In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SEMAEOSTOMATA
Se*mæ`o*stom"a*ta, n. pl. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A division of Discophora having large free mouth lobes. It includes Aurelia, and Pelagia. Called also Semeostoma. See Illustr. under Discophora, and Medusa.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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