In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
MELLUCO
Mel*lu"co, n. (Bot.)
Definition: A climbing plant (Ullucus officinalis) of the Andes, having tuberous roots which are used as a substitute for potatoes.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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