In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
WHIPPOORWILL
whippoorwill, Caprimulgus vociferus
(noun) American nocturnal goatsucker with grey-and-white plumage
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Imitative of its note.
Noun
whippoorwill (plural whippoorwills)
a nocturnal insectivorous bird of North America, Caprimulgus vociferus, a type of nightjar, named after its characteristic call.
Source: Wiktionary
Whip"-poor-will`, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: An American bird (Antrostomus vociferus) allied to the nighthawk and goatsucker; -- so called in imitation of the peculiar notes which it utters in the evening. [Written also whippowil.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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