A psychoactive drug taken deliberately for the effect it has on the mind rather than for its medicinal effects.
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RE: Recreational drug
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RE: Richter scale
a logarithmic scale of 1 to 10 formerly used to express the magnitude of an earthquake on the basis of the size of seismograph oscillations
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methyldopa
antihypertensive drug (trade name Aldomet) used in the treatment of high blood pressure
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RE: Driver
one who, or that which, drives; the person or thing that urges or compels anything else to move onward
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RE: litchi chinensis
Litchi chinensis, more commonly known as the lychee, is a tropical fruit tree native to the Guangdong and Fujian provinces of southeastern China. It belongs to the soapberry family, Sapindaceae. The evergreen tree can grow between 13 to 28 meters high and produces small, fragrant white flowers. The fruit it bears is rounded, covered in a red, roughly-textured rind that is inedible but easily removed. The inside consists of translucent white flesh that is juicy and sweet, encasing a single glossy brown nut-like seed. This fruit is eaten fresh or used in various culinary dishes and beverages.
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RE: miasm
Miasm refers to a concept in homeopathic medicine, referring to the theory of chronic diseases or susceptibility to diseases, believed to be inherited or acquired due to environmental influences. It is assumed that these miasms can be cleared or treated through homeopathic therapies. The term can also be used to refer metaphorically to a harmful or corrupting influence or atmosphere.
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marshmallow
spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar and corn syrup and dusted with powdered sugar
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RE: Magpie
Magpies are intelligent birds of the corvidae family, including the black and white Eurasian Magpie, which is one of the few animal species known to be able to recognize itself in a mirror test. Others include the Black-billed Magpie, Yellow-billed Magpie and Korean Magpie of the Pica genus, the Formosan Blue Magpie, Red-billed Blue Magpie and Gold-billed Magpie of the Urocissa and also the Common Green Magpie, Yellow-breasted Magpie, Short-tailed Magpie of the Cissa genus.
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RE: hamburger steak
Salisbury steak is a dish originating in the United States and made from a blend of ground beef and other ingredients and usually served with gravy or brown sauce. It is a version of Hamburg steak.
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RE: crazy bone
The term crazy bone is a colloquial term used to refer to a spot on the elbow, specifically the part where the ulnar nerve passes over the elbows end of the humerus (large bone in the upper arm). When the crazy bone is hit, it can cause a shock-like or tingling sensation. The medical term for hitting your crazy bone is ulnar nerve entrapment.
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RE: drinking bout
A drinking bout refers to a period of time during which a person engages in excessive or continuous consumption of alcoholic beverages, often in a social setting. This could be just for one evening, over a weekend, or sometimes even extending for several days. It is often associated with binge drinking or heavy drinking, which can lead to drunkenness and potential harmful effects.
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RE: honkie
Honkie is a derogatory term used to refer to white people, primarily in United States. It is usually considered offensive and inappropriate to use.
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RE: Orthopaedist
a specialist in correcting deformities of the skeletal system (especially in children)
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RE: Brazier
large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times
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RE: yellow-crowned night heron
The yellow-crowned night heron (Nyctanassa violacea), is one of two species of night herons found in the Americas, the other one being the black-crowned night heron. It is known as the bihoreau violacé in French and the pedrete corona clara in Spanish.