In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
genoise
(noun) rich and delicate Italian sponge cake
Source: WordNet® 3.1
genoise (plural genoises)
A classic European sponge cake.
• soignee, soignĂ©e
Source: Wiktionary
20 June 2025
(adjective) marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself; “a modest apartment”; “too modest to wear his medals”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.