In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VITELLOGENE
Vi*tel"lo*gene, n. Etym: [See Vitellus, and -gen.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A gland secreting the yolk of the eggs in trematodes, turbellarians, and some other helminths.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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