In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TROCHOID
Etymology
Noun
trochoid (plural trochoids)
(mathematics) The curve traced by a point on a circle as it rolls along a straight line
Adjective
trochoid (comparative more trochoid, superlative most trochoid)
capable of rolling
allowing rotation
Source: Wiktionary
Tro"choid, n. Etym: [Gr. -oid; cf. F. trochoĆÆde. See Troche.] (Geom.)
Definition: The curve described by any point in a wheel rolling on a line; a cycloid; a roulette; in general, the curve described by any point fixedly connected with a moving curve while the moving curve rolls without slipping on a second fixed curve, the curves all being in one plane. Cycloids, epicycloids, hypocycloids, cardioids, etc., are all trochoids.
Tro"choid, a.
1. (Anat.)
Definition: Admitting of rotation on an axis; -- sometimes applied to a pivot joint like that between the atlas and axis in the vertebral column.
2. (Zoƶl.)
Definition: Top-shaped; having a flat base and conical spire; -- said of certain shells.
3. (Zoƶl.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to the genus Trochus or family TrochidƦ.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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