In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VIVERRINE
viverrine, viverrine mammal
(noun) small cat-like predatory mammals of warmer parts of the Old World
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
viverrine (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to the mammals of the subfamily Viverrinae.
Noun
viverrine (plural viverrines)
Any mammal of the subfamily Viverrinae.
Hyponyms
• (Viverrinae): civet, genet, linsang
Source: Wiktionary
Vi*ver"rine, a. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to the Viverridæ, or Civet family.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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