rum nose
Definition
Noun: A chronic skin condition affecting the nose, characterized by redness, visible blood vessels, swelling, and sometimes bumpy texture. This condition is frequently, though not exclusively, associated with long-term, excessive alcohol consumption.
Usage
The term is a medical descriptor for a specific dermatological presentation. It is often used in clinical or informal diagnostic contexts to describe the symptom. * The doctor noted the patient's rum nose as a potential sign of an underlying condition. * Chronic inflammation led to the development of a rum nose.
Advanced Usage
- The term can carry a stigmatizing or judgmental connotation due to its historical association with alcoholism. In modern medical terminology, the more neutral and precise term "rhinophyma" (a severe, late-stage form) or the broader term "rosacea" (which can affect the nose and cheeks) is often preferred.
- It may be used metaphorically in very informal contexts to imply or accuse someone of heavy drinking, though this is considered offensive.
Variants and Related Words
- Rhinophyma (n): The medical term for a severe, progressive form of this condition involving significant tissue enlargement and nodular swelling of the nose.
- Rosacea (n): A common chronic skin condition that causes redness and visible blood vessels, primarily on the face. can be a symptom of a subtype of rosacea.
- Brandy nose (n): An informal synonym with the same meaning and connotations.
- Whiskey nose (n): An informal synonym with the same meaning and connotations.
Synonyms
- Brandy nose (n)
- Whiskey nose (n)
- Gin blossom (n, informal)
- Drinker's nose (n, informal)
- Rhinophyma (n, medical)
Related Phrases
- To have a nose like a...: A colloquial, often humorous or derogatory, pattern used to describe the condition (e.g., "He's got a nose like a strawberry").
- Sign of the grape: A very old-fashioned and euphemistic idiom hinting at the effects of excessive wine drinking, which could include this condition.
Noun
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enlargement of the nose with dilation of follicles and redness and prominent vascularity of the skin; often associated with excessive consumption of alcohol
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