In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SERIEMAS
Noun
seriemas
plural of seriema
Source: Wiktionary
SERIEMA
Ser`i*e"ma, n. Etym: [Native name.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A large South American bird (Dicholophus, or Cariama cristata) related to the cranes. It is often domesticated. Called also cariama.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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