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ichor

noun \ ˈī-ˌkȯr , -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

play \ˈī-kə-rəs\ adjective

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Origin and Etymology of ichor

Greek ichōr

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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

play \-kə-rəs\ adjective

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