In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SPOROPHORIC
Etymology
Adjective
sporophoric (comparative more sporophoric, superlative most sporophoric)
(botany) Having the nature of a sporophore.
Source: Wiktionary
Spo`ro*phor"ic, a. (Bot.)
Definition: Having the nature of a sporophore.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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THEORETICAL
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