In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
KAKAPO
Etymology
Noun
kakapo (plural kakapos)
A large flightless parrot, Strigops habroptilus, with greenish plumage, that is nocturnal and native to New Zealand.
Source: Wiktionary
Ka`ka*po", n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A singular nocturnal parrot (Strigops habroptilus), native of New Zealand. It lives in holes during the day, but is active at night. It resembles an owl in its colors and general appearance. It has large wings, but can fly only a short distance. Called also owl parrot, night parrot, and night kaka.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
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