In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
MENSTRUOUS
Etymology
Adjective
menstruous (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to menstruation; menstrual.
(of a female) Currently undergoing menstruation.
(obsolete) Monthly.
Synonyms
• menstrual
• catamenial
• mensal
Source: Wiktionary
Men"stru*ous, a. Etym: [L. menstruus, fr. mensis month. Cf. Menstruum.]
1. Having the monthly flow or discharge; menstruating.
2. Of or pertaining tj the monthly flow; catamenial.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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