In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
volcanism
(noun) the phenomena associated with volcanic activity
Source: WordNet® 3.1
volcanism (countable and uncountable, plural volcanisms)
(volcanology) Any of the natural phenomena and processes associated with the action of volcanos, geysers and fumaroles
Synonym: volcanicity
Hyponym: cryovolcanism
Source: Wiktionary
Vol"can*ism, n.
Definition: Volcanic power or action; volcanicity.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 February 2025
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.