an irrational or disproportionate fear of tornadoes or hurricanes.

an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.

the purported ability to move or deform inanimate objects, as metal spoons, through mental processes.

a person whose wedding day is very soon to occur.

toward the mountains; inland.

the ornamentation of a melody, often improvised by the performer, as in Italian opera during the 18th century.

a Creole dish consisting of rice cooked with ham, sausage, chicken, or shellfish, plus herbs, spices, and vegetables.

equal in power, effect, etc.; equivalent.