In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
gumdrop
(noun) a jellied candy coated with sugar crystals
Source: WordNet® 3.1
gumdrop (plural gumdrops)
A small chewy candy made with corn syrup, gelatin and some flavouring oils or powders.
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23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.