φλέγμα

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • flame, fire, heat
  • (medicine) inflammation
  • phlegm, a cold slimy humour of the body

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek φλέγω (burn, inflame, I burn, blaze, set on fire).

Origin

Ancient Greek

φλέγω

Gloss

burn, inflame, I burn, blaze, set on fire

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

炎

Emoji
🔥

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