Indiana normal n.— «“Indiana normal” is the term the Fort Wayne physician has coined to refer to the weight of many of his patients. “In a day in my office seeing patients, it’s rare that I see a patient of normal...
diabesity n.— «As a specialist in diabetes, Mastbaum may be more likely than some doctors to see heavier patients. But as one who treats the sometimes-deadly complications of the illness, he also knows that such patients are risking their...
chimenea n.— «For those of you who have wished for an outdoor fireplace to sit around with a mug of hot chocolate or coffee, then the chimenea may be just what you need. They are made out of clay and come in a wide range of sizes, colors...
noodle v.— «“Noodling” is only possible in rocky streams, where ledges project into the water.» —“‘Noodling’ is the Newest Way to Fish” in Kansas City, Mo. Fort Wayne Daily News (Ind.) Aug. 18, 1916...
rum hound n.— «So for the third time, Wilson checked himself into a private hospital in New York that specialized in drying out “rum hounds,” as he called himself. He knew what to expect: doses of barbiturates, bitter herbs...