In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SUPRASTAPEDIAL
Su`pra*sta*pe"di*al, a. (Anat.)
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or designating, that part of the columella of the ear which projects above the connection with the stapes, as in many animals.
– n.
Definition: The suprastapedial part of the columella.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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