In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
CARNOUS
Car*nose, Car"*nous, a. Etym: [L. carnosus, fr. caro, carnis, flesh: cf. OF. carneux, F. charneux.]
1. Of a pertaining to flesh; fleshy. A distinct carnose muscle. Ray.
2. (Bot.)
Definition: Of a fleshy consistence; -- applied to succulent leaves, stems, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ACRIMONIOUS
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