Phlegm

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1. Adjective

One of the four humors of which the ancients supposed the blood to be composed. See Humor.

2. Adjective

Viscid mucus secreted in abnormal quantity in the respiratory and digestive passages.

3. Adjective

A watery distilled liquor, in distinction from a spirituous liquor.

4. Adjective

Sluggishness of temperament; dullness; want of interest; indifference; coldness.

5. Noun

apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
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