phlegm
Synonyymisanakirja
phlegm
joutilaisuus, toimettomuus, velttous, raukeus, horros, uneliaisuus, hitaus, verkkaisuus, mielentyyneys, laimeus, latteus, lima, limaneritys, räkä, yskös, apatia, tunnottomuus, piittaamattomuus, välinpitämättömyys, ilmeettömyys.
Englannin sanakirja
phlegm (englanti > suomi)
phlegm englanniksi
puhekieltä 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. (defdate)
1993, William Dalrymple, City of Djinns, HarperCollins 1993:
viscid Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing. (defdate)
2005, "Endangered Species?" Hannah Beech, Time, 14 Nov 2005:
puhekieltä A watery distillation, especially one obtained from plant matter; an aqueous solution. (defdate)
calmness Calmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference. (defdate)
1942, "Warning to Sweden", Time, 5 Oct 1942: