English Dictionary

Definition of “ichorous”

ichorous (ˈaɪkərəs) 

Definitions

adjective

  1. (Greek mythology, pathology) of or relating to ichor

ichor (ˈaɪkɔː Pronunciation for ichor

Definitions

noun

  1. (Greek mythology) the fluid said to flow in the veins of the gods
  2. (pathology) a foul-smelling watery discharge from a wound or ulcer

Derived Forms

ˈichorous adjective

Word Origin

C17: from Greek ikhōr, of obscure origin

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