Definition & Meaning | English word PHLEGM
PHLEGM
Definitions of PHLEGM
- (historical) One of the four humors making up the body in ancient and mediaeval medicine; said to be cold and moist, and often identified with mucus. [from 13th c.]
- Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing. [from 14th c.]
- (historical, chemistry, alchemy) A watery distillation, especially one obtained from plant matter; an aqueous solution. [from 16th c.]
- Calmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference. [from 16th c.]
Number of letters
6
Is palindrome
No
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