In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
MALAMBO
Ma*lam"bo, n. Etym: [Pg.]
Definition: A yellowish aromatic bark, used in medicine and perfumery, said to be from the South American shrub Croton Malambo.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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COVERT
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