In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SUNFLOWER
sunflower, helianthus
(noun) any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
sunflower (plural sunflowers)
Any plant of the genus Helianthus, so called probably from the form and color of its floral head, having the form of a large disk surrounded by yellow ray flowers.
The commonly cultivated species, Helianthus annuus, a native of America.
A bright yellow, like that of the flower petals.
(informal, organic chemistry) Any flat, radially symmetric organic compound such as coronene
Anagrams
• unflowers
Source: Wiktionary
Sun"flow`er, n.
Definition: Any plant of the genus Helianthus; -- so called probably from the form and color of its flower, which is large disk with yellow rays. The commonly cultivated sunflower is Helianthus annuus, a native of America.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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