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phlegm

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  1. equanimity            
 
phlegm \'flem\ \'flem-e-\ n [ME fleume, fr. MF, fr. LL phlegmat-, phlegma, 
   fr. Gk, flame,] inflammation, phlegm, fr. phlegein to burn - more at BLACK 
   1: one of the four humors of early physiology supposed to be cold and moist 
    and to cause sluggishness 2: viscid mucus secreted in abnormal quantity in 
   the respiratory passages  3a: dull or apathetic coldness or indifference  
   3b: intrepid coolness or calm fortitude  - phlegmy aj