In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
Vespertilio, genus Vespertilio
(noun) a genus of Vespertilionidae
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Ves`per*til"i*o, n. Etym: [L., a bat.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A genus of bats including some of the common small insectivorous species of North America and Europe.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
7 May 2024
(noun) bellflower of Europe and Asia and North Africa having bluish flowers and an edible tuberous root used with the leaves in salad
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.