Phlegm word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "phlegm" word

[noun] inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
[noun] expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness
[noun] apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions

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\Phlegm\, n. [F. phlegme, flegme, L. phlegma, fr. Gr. ? a flame, inflammation, phlegm, a morbid, clammy humor in the body, fr. ? to burn. Cf. {Phlox}, {Flagrant}, {Flame}, {Bleak}, a., and {Fluminate}.] 1. One of the four humors of which the ancients supposed the blood to be composed. See {Humor}. --Arbuthnot. 2. (Physiol.) Viscid mucus secreted in abnormal quantity in the respiratory and digestive passages. 3. (Old Chem.) A watery distilled liquor, in distinction from a spirituous liquor. --Crabb. 4. Sluggishness of temperament; dullness; want of interest; indifference; coldness. They judge with fury, but they write with phlegm. --Pope.

Synonyms for phlegm

emotionlessness, impassiveness, impassivity, indifference, languor, lethargy, sluggishness, sputum, stolidity, unemotionality

Related terms: acedia, ataraxia, composure, heartlessness, heaviness, hebetude, imperturbability, jadedness, lachryma, lassitude, leukorrhea, listlessness, mucus, passiveness, plucklessness, sanies, self-possession, sleepiness, suppuration, sweat, tear, urine

The fun area, different aproach to word »phlegm«

Let's analyse "phlegm" as pure text. This string has Six letters in One syllable and One vowel. 16.7% of vowels is 21.9% less then average English word. Written in backwards: MGELHP. Average typing speed for these characters is 1680 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .--. .... .-.. . --. --

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: phlegm: 5 = 5, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: phlegm: 7 + 8 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 4 = 34, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
G (1)	7	Chariot	Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
H (1)	8	Strength	Couragous, Faithful, Caring
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder

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