In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
symbiotic
(adjective) used of organisms (especially of different species) living together but not necessarily in a relation beneficial to each
Source: WordNet® 3.1
symbiotic (not comparable)
(ecology) Of, or relating to symbiosis; living together.
Of a relationship with mutual benefit between two individuals or organisms.
Although the biologic meaning of symbiotic strictly refers to "living together", regardless of the nature of the relationship, in casual speech the word typically implies a beneficial relationship.
• (with mutual benefit): mutualistic
symbiotic (plural symbiotics)
(astronomy) symbiotic star
Source: Wiktionary
Sym`bi*ot"ic, a. [Gr. .] (Biol.)
Definition: Pertaining to, or characterized by, or living in, a state of symbiosis. -- Sym`bi*ot"ic*al (#), a. -- Sym`bi*ot"ic*al*ly (#), adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 March 2025
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.