In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
PENNIFORM
Etymology
Adjective
penniform (comparative more penniform, superlative most penniform)
Feather-shaped.
Noun
penniform (plural penniforms)
(archaeology) A symbol that is shaped like a feather.
Source: Wiktionary
Pen"ni*form, a. Etym: [L. penna feather + -form: cf. F. penniforme.]
Definition: Having the form of a feather or plume.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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