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phlegm 1. the viscid mucus secreted by the walls of the respiratory tract 2. Archaic one of the four bodily humours phlegm humor effecting temperament of sluggishness. [Medieval Physiology: Hall, 130] See : Laziness How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Before I finally quit I was gray, phlegmy and would get winded playing Scrabble. If we're going to get one rasp and gas-passing from phlegmy, flatulent Grandpa Julius, then we're going to get 47. The only hint of the disease was a sharp, phlegmy cough. |
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