SINCE 1828
ichor
noun
\ 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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Other Words from ichor
ichorous
\ ˈī-kə-rəs
\
adjective
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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
Other Words from ichor
ichorous
\ -kə-rəs
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adjective
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adjective
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