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1. phlegm
noun. ['ˈflɛm'] expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness.
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- phlegm (English)
- fleume (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- phlegma (Latin)
2. phlegm
noun. ['ˈflɛm'] inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy.
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Etymology
- phlegm (English)
- fleume (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- phlegma (Latin)
3. phlegm
noun. ['ˈflɛm'] apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions.
Etymology
- phlegm (English)
- fleume (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- phlegma (Latin)