In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
ESPARTO
Etymology
Noun
esparto (uncountable)
Either of two species of perennial grasses used for fibre production, and for making paper
Stipa tenacissima, of North Africa.
Synonyms: halfa, esparto grass, halfah grass, needlegrass
Lygeum spartum, of the Mediterranean.
Synonyms: albardine, esparto grass, cord grass
Anagrams
• Pastore, Pateros, Proteas, proteas, seaport, teraops, to spare
Proper noun
Esparto
A census-designated place in Yolo County, California, United States.
Anagrams
• Pastore, Pateros, Proteas, proteas, seaport, teraops, to spare
Source: Wiktionary
Es*par"to, n. Etym: [Sp.; cf. L. spartum Spanish broom, Gr. (Bot.)
Definition: A species of Spanish grass (Macrochloa tenacissima), of which cordage, shoes, baskets, etc., are made. It is also used for making paper.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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