lymph

lymph

noun \ˈlim(p)f\

Definition of LYMPH

1

archaic : the sap of plants

2

[New Latin lympha, from Latin, water] : a usually clear coagulable fluid that passes from intercellular spaces of body tissue into the lymphatic vessels, is discharged into the blood by way of the thoracic duct, and resembles blood plasma in containing white blood cells and especially lymphocytes but normally few red blood cells and no platelets

Origin of LYMPH

Latin lympha, water goddess, water, perhaps modification of Greek nymphē nymph — more at nuptial

First Known Use: circa 1673