In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SYLVINE
sylvite, sylvine
(noun) a mineral consisting of native potassium chloride; an important ore of potassium that is found in sedimentary beds
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
sylvine (plural sylvines)
(mineral, uncommon) synonym of sylvite
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Source: Wiktionary
Syl"vine, Syl"vite, n. Etym: [So called from NL. sal digestivus sylvii potassium chloride.] (Min.)
Definition: Native potassium chloride.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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