In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
AUTARKIC
autarkic, autarkical
(adjective) of countries; not relying on imports
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
autarkic (comparative more autarkic, superlative most autarkic)
Pertaining to an autarky; self-sufficient.
Source: Wiktionary
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16 April 2025
RACY
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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