In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TUFACEOUS
Etymology
Adjective
tufaceous (comparative more tufaceous, superlative most tufaceous)
Of the nature or texture of tufa.
Source: Wiktionary
Tu*fa"ceous, a. Etym: [Cf. It. tufaceo, L. tofaceus, tofacius. See Tufa.] (Min.)
Definition: Pertaining to tufa; consisting of, or resembling, tufa.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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