ichor

noun

ˈī-ˌkȯr 

-kər

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

ichorous

ˈī-kə-rəs 

adjective

Examples of ichor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a sense, this ichor functioned like a power source or electricity, circulating through the robot’s bronze limbs and fueling his movements and actions. — Sofia Giannuzzi, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025

Talos was eventually deactivated by the witch Medea, who (in one version of the myth) removed a bronze rivet on his ankle and drained out the ichor that powered his movement. — Peter Thonemann, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2018

Even many people who claim to be critical thinkers dive into the ichor and become part of it. — Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 20 Aug. 2012

Word History

Etymology

Greek ichōr

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ichor

• biker
• hiker
• striker
• duiker
• hitchhiker

Kids Definition

ichor

noun

ˈī-ˌkȯ(ə)r 

-kər

: a fluid taking the place of blood in the veins of the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology

Medical Definition

ichor

noun

ˈī-ˌkȯ(ə)r 

: a thin watery or blood-tinged discharge (as from an ulcer) compare sanies

ichorous

-kə-rəs 

adjective