In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
GRENADINE
grenadine
(noun) thin syrup made from pomegranate juice; used in mixed drinks
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
Grenadine (comparative more Grenadine, superlative most Grenadine)
Pertaining to the city of Grenada.
Anagrams
• endearing, engrained
Etymology
Noun
grenadine (countable and uncountable, plural grenadines)
A cordial syrup made from pomegranates.
A dilute drink made from this syrup.
A thin gauzy fabric of silk or wool, used for women's clothing and men's woven luxury ties.
(dated, formerly a trade name) A dyestuff consisting essentially of impure fuchsine.
Anagrams
• endearing, engrained
Source: Wiktionary
Gren`a*dine", n. Etym: [F.]
1. A thin gauzelike fabric of silk or wool, for women's wear.
2. A trade name for a dyestuff, consisting essentially of impure fuchsine.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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