Virginia Thorley writes "Please, what does the term "cheerios" mean in this
context?"

Cheerios are a type of breakfast cereal marketed by General Mills.  They're
made from oats, and have the shape of a doughnut.  Interesting about the
other uses of the word, though--

Mary Schultz, MD
Peoria, IL

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