In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TOADFLAXES
Noun
toadflaxes
plural of toadflax
Source: Wiktionary
TOADFLAX
Toad"flax`, n. (Bot.)
Definition: An herb (Linaria vulgaris) of the Figwort family, having narrow leaves and showy orange and yellow flowers; -- called also butter and eggs, flaxweed, and ramsted.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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