In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SCIRRHOID
Etymology
Adjective
scirrhoid (comparative more scirrhoid, superlative most scirrhoid)
Containing or resembling scirrhus
Source: Wiktionary
Scir"rhoid, a. Etym: [Scirhus + -oid.]
Definition: Resembling scirrhus. Dungliston.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ACERVULUS
(noun) small asexual fruiting body resembling a cushion or blister consisting of a mat of hyphae that is produced on a host by some fungi
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