In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
PORNOGRAPHIC
pornographic, adult
(adjective) designed to arouse lust; “pornographic films and magazines”; “adult movies”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
pornographic (comparative more pornographic, superlative most pornographic)
Containing an explicit depiction of sexual activity.
Synonyms
• pornographical, X-rated; see also pornographic
Source: Wiktionary
Por`no*graph"ic, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to pornography; lascivious; licentious; as, pornographic writing.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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