In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SPHAERIDIA
Noun
sphaeridia
plural of sphaeridium
Source: Wiktionary
SPHAERIDIUM
Sphæ*rid"i*um, n.; pl. Sphæridia. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A peculiar sense organ found upon the exterior of most kinds of sea urchins, and consisting of an oval or sherical head surmounting a short pedicel. It is generally supposed to be an olfactory organ.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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