In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TETRAS
Noun
tetras
plural of tetra
Anagrams
• Rattes, Satter, Strate, Treats, at rest, atters, ratest, rattes, stater, tarest, taster, taters, treats
Source: Wiktionary
TETRA
Tet"ra-. Etym: [Gr. Four.]
1. A combining form or prefix signifying four, as in tetrabasic, tetrapetalous.
2. (Chem.)
Definition: A combining form (also used adjectively) denoting four proportional or combining parts of the substance or ingredient denoted by the term to which it is prefixed, as in tetra-chloride, tetroxide.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SUCCESS
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