lymph

English

/lɪmf/

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) Pure water.
  • (physiology) A colourless, watery bodily fluid, carried by the lymphatic system, that consists mainly of white blood cells.
  • Discharge from a sore, inflammation etc.

Etymology

Derived from French lymphe derived from Latin lympha (water, water nymph, lymph, pure water) derived from Ancient Greek νύμφη (bride, nymph, young wife).

Origin

Ancient Greek

νύμφη

Gloss

bride, nymph, young wife

Concept
Semantic Field

Kinship

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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