In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UROMERE
Etymology
Noun
uromere (plural uromeres)
(zoology) Any of the abdominal segments of an arthropod.
Source: Wiktionary
U"ro*mere, n. Etym: [2d uro- + -mere.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: Any one of the abdominal segments of an arthropod.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CONFORMITY
(noun) acting according to certain accepted standards; “their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices”
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