In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
IOLITES
Noun
iolites
plural of iolite
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IOLITE
I"o*lite, n. Etym: [Gr. -lite.] (Min.)
Definition: A silicate of alumina, iron, and magnesia, having a bright blue color and vitreous luster; cordierite. It is remarkable for its dichroism, and is also called dichroite.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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