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\ ˈī-ˌkȯr 
, -kər \
, -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
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ichorous \ ˈī-kə-rəs \ adjective
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ichor
noun\ ˈī-ˌkȯ(ə)r \
\Medical Definition of ichor
: a thin watery or blood-tinged discharge (as from an ulcer) — compare sanies
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ichorous \ -kə-rəs \ adjective
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The first known use of ichor was in the 15th century
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