In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VESICULARIA
Ve*sic`u*la"ri*a, n. Etym: [NL. See Vesicle.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: Any one of numerous species of marine Bryozoa belonging to Vesicularia and allied genera. They have delicate tubular cells attached in clusters to slender flexible stems.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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