In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
XIPHIPLASTRON
Etymology
Noun
xiphiplastron (plural xiphiplastrons or xiphiplastra)
The posterior, or fourth lateral plate in the plastron of a turtle.
Source: Wiktionary
Xiph"i*plas"tron, n.; pl. Xiphiplastra. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. xi`fos a sword + plastron.] (Anat.)
Definition: The posterior, or fourth, lateral plate in the plastron of turtles; -- called also xiphisternum.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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