In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
THUNDEROUSNESS
Etymology
Noun
thunderousness (uncountable)
The state or condition of being thunderous; booming loudness.
The thunderousness of the teacher's voice left the class in no doubt that they were in trouble.
Source: Wiktionary
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SALTWORT
(noun) bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
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