N*O*W for June 1

N▫O▫W▫ Neologism of the Week
for June 1

xi – prefix indicating a noun is metaphorical, as in "throwing the xi-baby out with the xi-bathwater"

from William Gillespie, Internalational Dictionary of Neologisms

NOW for the week of May 18

This week's NOW (neologism of the week):

cosmetic neurology
n. the use of pharmaceuticals to enhance cognitive function in a healthy brain

This week's new word brought to you by Paul McFedries' Wordspy.com