In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
gluconic (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to gluconic acid or its derivatives
Source: Wiktionary
Glu*con"ic, a.
Definition: Pertaining to, or derived from, glucose. Gluconic acid (Chem.), an organic acid, obtained as a colorless, sirupy liquid, by the oxidation of glucose; -- called also maltonic acid, and dextronic acid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 June 2025
(adjective) having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor); “allergic children”; “hypersensitive to pollen”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.