phlegm
Pronunciation:
/flɛm//flɛm/noun
Definitions
One of the four humors making up the body in ancient and mediaeval medicine; said to be cold and moist, and often identified with mucus.
Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing.
A watery distillation, especially one obtained from plant matter; an aqueous solution.
Calmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference.