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Noun: ichor  'I,kor
  1. (Greek mythology) the rarified fluid said to flow in the veins of the Gods
    "In the ancient tale, ichor dripped from the wounded deity"
     
  2. [archaic] A fluid product of inflammation
    "Ichor drained from the infected area";
    - pus, purulence, suppuration, sanies [rare]

Derived forms: ichors

Type of: bodily fluid, body fluid, fluid, humor [US], humour [Brit, Cdn], liquid body substance

Encyclopedia: Ichor