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Definition of Phlegm
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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