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ichor

Pronunciation: /ˈʌɪkɔː/

Definition of ichor

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1 Greek Mythology the fluid which flows like blood in the veins of the gods.
  • 2 archaic a watery discharge from a wound.

Derivatives

ichorous

Pronunciation: /ˈʌɪk(ə)rəs/

adjective

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Greek ikhōr

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