In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VOCALIC
vocalic
(adjective) being or containing or characterized by vowels; “vocalic sounds”; “the Gaelic language being uncommonly vocalic”- Walter Scott
vocalic
(adjective) relating to or associated with or containing a vowel; “vocalic segments”; “the vocalic ablaut”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
vocalic (not comparable)
Used as a vowel, as opposed to consonantal, especially in Latin.
Antonyms
• consonantal
Source: Wiktionary
Vo*cal"ic, a. Etym: [L. vocalis (sc. littera) a vowel. See Vocal, a.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to vowel sounds; consisting of the vowel sounds. Earle. The Gaelic language being uncommonly vocalic. Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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HEEDLESS
(adjective) marked by or paying little heed or attention; “We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad economics”--Franklin D. Roosevelt; “heedless of danger”; “heedless of the child’s crying”
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