In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UVEOUS
uveal, uveous
(adjective) of or relating to the uvea of the eye
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Adjective
uveous (not comparable)
(obsolete) Of, pertaining to, or resembling a grape or grapes.
Synonyms
• (of or pertaining to grapes): grapey
Etymology 2
Adjective
uveous (not comparable)
(obsolete) Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of the uvea; uveal.
Synonyms
• (of or pertaining to the uvea): uveal
Source: Wiktionary
U"ve*ous, a. Etym: [See Uvea.]
Definition: Resembling a grape.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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