In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
stele, stela
(noun) an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings
Source: WordNet® 3.1
stela (plural stelas or stelae)
(archaeology) an obelisk or upright stone pillar, usually as a primitive commemoration or gravestone
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Source: Wiktionary
Ste"la, n.; pl. Stelæ. Etym: [L., from Gr. (Gr. Antiq.)
Definition: A small column or pillar, used as a monument, milestone, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
5 May 2025
(adjective) not developed, improved, exploited or used; “vast unexploited (or undeveloped) natural resources”; “taxes on undeveloped lots are low”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.