A measured quantity of medicine, it's also a homophone of a Spanish numeral
[DOC] [TLE] Taboo words and reprimands elicit greater ... - Boston University [PAR] A number of authors have remarked that taboo words appear to generate less 
anxiety when ... Bilingual speakers also feel freer to discuss embarrassing topics 
... grew up in a Spanish-speaking home and learned English after 8 years of age.