In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
URRHODIN
Ur*rho"din, n. Etym: [1st uro- + Gr. (Physiol. Chem.)
Definition: Indigo red, a product of the decomposition, or oxidation, of indican. It is sometimes found in the sediment of pathological urines. It is soluble in ether or alcohol, giving the solution a beautiful red color. Also called indigrubin.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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