In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SPUTA
SPUTUM
phlegm, sputum
(noun) expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
sputa
plural of sputum
Anagrams
• Tupas, patus, pusta, sat up, stupa, tapus
Source: Wiktionary
SPUTUM
Spu"tum, n.; pl. Sputa. Etym: [L., from spuere, sputum, to spit.]
Definition: That which is expectorated; a salival discharge; spittle; saliva.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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