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ichor


ichor

noun \ˈī-ˌkr, -kər\

Definition of ICHOR

1
: a thin watery or blood-tinged discharge
2
: an ethereal fluid taking the place of blood in the veins of the ancient Greek gods
ichor·ous \-kə-rəs\ adjective

Origin of ICHOR

Greek ichōr
First Known Use: 15th century

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