stork mark
n.— «Our baby has dark red hand marks on her cheek. Do these marks go away?…Yes, if they are stork marks, but no, if they are birthmarks. Bring this matter to the attention of your physician.» —“How to Keep Well” by T.R. Van Dellen Chicago Tribune May 15, 1963. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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