Phlegm
One of the four humors of which the ancients supposed the blood to be composed. See Humor.
Viscid mucus secreted in abnormal quantity in the respiratory and digestive passages.
A watery distilled liquor, in distinction from a spirituous liquor.
Sluggishness of temperament; dullness; want of interest; indifference; coldness.
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Phlegm Translations
phlegm in Dutch is flegma
phlegm in French is flegme
phlegm in Spanish is esputo, flema
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