Definitions from Wiktionary (phlegm)
▸ noun: (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.
▸ noun: Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing.
▸ noun: (historical, chemistry, alchemy) A watery distillation, especially one obtained from plant matter; an aqueous solution.
▸ noun: Calmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference.
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▸ noun: (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.
▸ noun: Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing.
▸ noun: (historical, chemistry, alchemy) A watery distillation, especially one obtained from plant matter; an aqueous solution.
▸ noun: Calmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference.
Similar:
coolness,
sputum,
stolidity,
emotionlessness,
impassiveness,
unemotionality,
indifference,
imperturbability,
imperturbableness,
pituita,
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