In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
EMETICALLY
Etymology
Adverb
emetically (not comparable)
As an emetic; so as to induce vomiting.
Source: Wiktionary
EMETIC
E*met"ic, a. Etym: [L. emeticus, Gr. vomere: cf. F. émétique. See Vomit.] (Med.)
Definition: Inducing to vomit; exciting the stomach to discharge its contents by the mouth.
– n.
Definition: A medicine which causes vomiting.
EMETICAL
E*met"ic*al, a.
Definition: Inducing to vomit; producing vomiting; emetic.
– E*met"ic*al*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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