In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TETTIXES
Noun
tettixes
plural of tettix
Source: Wiktionary
TETTIX
Tet"tix, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr.
1. (Zoöl.)
Definition: The cicada. [Obs. or R.]
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A genus of small grasshoppers.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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