Verboticism: Palatosorus
DEFINITION: n., A cut, or puncture wound on the roof of the mouth inflicted while consuming dangerously crunchy-sharp foods, like potato chips. v., To cut the roof your mouth while eating extra crispy snack foods.
Palatosorus
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Pronunciation: its obvious
Sentence: The extra-crunchy potato chips were so delicious, Margie hardly noticed the onset of what was to be a severe case of "palatosorus".
Etymology: palate-the roof of one's mouth, against which food is compressed while chewing. + Sorus-derivative of the noun SORE--meaning a painful skin abrasion.
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