The adjectives canine and feline refer to dogs and cats. But how does English address other groups of animals? Plus, cabin fever has been around much longer than the current pandemic. That restless, antsy, stir-crazy feeling goes back to the days...
Kay in Sparks, Nevada, wonders how to pronounce the term for the ringing in one’s ears known as tinnitus. Some people rhyme it with arthritis, while others stress the first syllable instead. Either is acceptable. Tinnitus derives from Latin...
disco tinnitus n.— «Many young people these days also suffer from tinnitus due to the over use of their ipods at unsafe levels. In Michael’s case, it is due to his recent F1 escapade as well as the numerous hours spent in loud nightclubs...