In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
NONVOCAL
Etymology
Adjective
nonvocal (not comparable)
Not vocal; silent; not using one's voice.
The guitar solo is the main nonvocal part of this song.
Source: Wiktionary
Non*vo"cal, a.
Definition: Not vocal; destitute of tone.
– n.
Definition: A nonvocal consonant.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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