In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNGUAL
ungual
(adjective) of or relating to a nail or claw or hoof
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
ungual
(biology) Pertaining to or resembling a creature's nail, claw or hoof; unguinal.
Noun
ungual (plural unguals)
A modified toe bone, typically ending in a hoof or claw.
Anagrams
• ungula
Source: Wiktionary
Un"gual, a. Etym: [L. unguis a nail, claw, hoof.]
1. Of or pertaining to a nail, claw, talon, or hoof, or resembling one.
2. Having a nail, claw, or hoof attached; -- said of certain bones of the feet.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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