In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
TOWHEE
towhee
(noun) any of numerous long-tailed American finches
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
towhee (plural towhees)
Any of several species of birds of the genera Pipilo and Melozone.
Usage notes
The taxonomical classification varies. Some authorities place all towhees in Pipilo, others place some in Melozone.
Source: Wiktionary
To*whee", n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: The chewink.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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