In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VELVETY
velvet, velvety
(adjective) resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surface
velvet, velvety, velvet-textured
(adjective) smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
velvety (comparative more velvety, superlative most velvety)
(also, figuratively) Like velvet; soft, smooth, soothing.
Source: Wiktionary
Vel"vet*y, a.
Definition: Made of velvet, or like velvet; soft; smooth; delicate.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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