phlegm

phlegm englannista suomeksi

1. mielentyyneys

2. lima

3. välinpitämättömyys

0. Substantiivi

1. lima

2. tyyneys, flegma

phlegm englanniksi

1. 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)

2. {{quote-text|en|year=1993|author=William Dalrymple|title=City of Djinns|publisher=HarperCollins

3. Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing. (defdate)

4. 2005, "Endangered Species?" Hannah Beech, ''Time'', 14 Nov 2005:

"Even some members of the new bourgeoisie indulge in conspicuously boorish behavior, like hawking phlegm onto the pavement or picking their noses at business meetings."

5. (senseid) A watery distillation, especially one obtained from plant matter; an aqueous solution. (defdate)

6. {{quote-text|en|year=1812|author=Humphry Davy|title=The Elements of Chemical Philosophy|section=Introduction, Part I. Vol. I, pp. 50-51

7. Calmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference. (defdate)

8. (quote-book)

9. {{quote-journal|en|title=Warning to Sweden|journal=Time|date=5 Oct 1942