In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TUBEROSES
Noun
tuberoses
plural of tuberose
Source: Wiktionary
TUBEROSE
Tube"rose`, n. Etym: [Cf. G. tuberose, F. tubéreuse, NL. Polianthes tuberosa. See Tuberous.] (Bot.)
Definition: A plant (Polianthes tuberosa) with a tuberous root and a liliaceous flower. It is much cultivated for its beautiful and fragrant white blossoms.
Tu"ber*ose`, a.
Definition: Tuberous.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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