In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
STYROFOAM
Styrofoam
(noun) a light resilient foam of polystyrene
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
From the trademark Styrofoam
Noun
styrofoam (countable and uncountable, plural styrofoams)
Expanded polystyrene foam, such as is used in cups and packaging.
Source: Wiktionary
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16 April 2025
RACY
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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