In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
NIDICOLOUS
nidicolous
(adjective) (of birds) remaining in the nest for a time after hatching
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
nidicolous (comparative more nidicolous, superlative most nidicolous)
(zoology) Tending to stay at the nest or birthplace for a long time after birth, due to dependence on the parents for feeding and protection.
Antonym: nidifugous
Anagrams
• Oudin coils
Source: Wiktionary
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