(aviation) A zone of indeterminism over a navigation beacon (such as a VOR), where the direction-finding ability of the receiver outputs a random direction as flying over the beacon results in no direction to the beacon, giving a spinning direction indicator display. Also refers to flying over a magnetic pole, and its effects on a magnetic compass.

plural of cone of confusion

The situation in which an infant has difficulty in switching between feeding on maternal nipples and artificial nipples (such as feeding bottles or pacifiers), often resulting in ineffective sucking or refusal to breastfeed.

Indicates that the speaker is confounded by something.

plural of confused deputy

(computing) A computer program that is innocently fooled by some other party into misusing its authority.

(of an infant) Affected by nipple confusion; having difficulty in switching between feeding on maternal nipples and artificial nipples.

A beetle of the species Tribolium confusum.

plural of confused flour beetle

(medicine) Characterized by confusion.