In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
SCENICALLY
scenically
(adverb) with respect to stage scenery; “scenically stunning”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
scenically (comparative more scenically, superlative most scenically)
In a scenic manner.
Concerning scenes.
Source: Wiktionary
SCENIC
Scen"ic, Scen"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. scaenicus, scenicus, Gr. scénique. See Scene.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to scenery; of the nature of scenery; theatrical. All these situations communicate a scenical animation to the wild romance, if treated dramatically. De Quincey.
SCENICAL
Scen"ic, Scen"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. scaenicus, scenicus, Gr. scénique. See Scene.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to scenery; of the nature of scenery; theatrical. All these situations communicate a scenical animation to the wild romance, if treated dramatically. De Quincey.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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