In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SUNBURST
sunburst
(noun) a jeweled brooch with a pattern resembling the sun
sunburst
(noun) a design consisting of a central disk resembling the sun and rays emanating from it
sunburst
(noun) a sudden emergence of the sun from behind clouds
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
sunburst (plural sunbursts)
A figure or shape showing rays radiating from a central point.
A strong outburst of sunlight.
Synonyms
• starburst
Source: Wiktionary
Sun"burst`, n.
Definition: A burst of sunlight.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SHTIK
(noun) (Yiddish) a little; a piece; “give him a shtik cake”; “he’s a shtik crazy”; “he played a shtik Beethoven”
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