In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
Stom`o*dæ"um, n. Etym: [NL., from Gr.
1. (Anat.)
Definition: A part of the alimentary canal. See under Mesenteron.
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: The primitive mouth and esophagus of the embryo of annelids and arthropods.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
14 May 2024
(noun) an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation; “he could win if he wasn’t a choker”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.