In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TONSILLECTOMY
tonsillectomy
(noun) surgical removal of the palatine tonsils; commonly performed along with adenoidectomy
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
tonsillectomy (plural tonsillectomies)
(surgery) The surgical removal of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. Frequently accompanied by an adenoidectomy.
Source: Wiktionary
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