In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
YAMP
Yamp, n. (Bot.)
Definition: An umbelliferous plant (Carum Gairdneri); also, its small fleshy roots, which are eaten by the Indians from Idaho to California.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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