In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TETRABRANCHIATE
Adjective
tetrabranchiate (not comparable)
(zoology) Of or relating to the Tetrabranchiata; having four gills.
Noun
tetrabranchiate (plural tetrabranchiates)
(zoology) Any of the Tetrabranchiata.
Source: Wiktionary
Tet`ra*bran`chi*ate, a. Etym: [Tetra + branchiate.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to the Tetrabranchiata.
– n.
Definition: One of the Tetrabranchiata.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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