Canadian English Meaning of phlegm

Phlegm

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Definitions and Meaning of phlegm in English

Wordnet

phlegm (n)

apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions

expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness

inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

Webster

phlegm (a.)

One of the four humors of which the ancients supposed the blood to be composed. See Humor.

Viscid mucus secreted in abnormal quantity in the respiratory and digestive passages.

A watery distilled liquor, in distinction from a spirituous liquor.

Sluggishness of temperament; dullness; want of interest; indifference; coldness.

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Phlegm

apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions, expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and mediev

apathy,coldness,emptiness,impassiveness,impassivity,Numbness,affectlessness,blankness,bloodlessness,callus

Compassion,emotion,empathy,feeling,Pity,Sensitivity,sensitivity,sympathy,hysteria,hysterics

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