In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VIDEOPHONE
Etymology
Noun
videophone (plural videophones)
A telephone capable of transmitting both audio and video signals in both directions.
Synonyms
• vidphone (science fiction)
• viewphone
Source: Wiktionary
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TRUNCATION
(noun) the replacement of an edge or solid angle (as in cutting a gemstone) by a plane (especially by a plane that is equally inclined to the adjacent faces)
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