Dephlegmedness

/ˌdiːˈflɛɡmɪdnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being free from phlegm or having had phlegm removed.

Etymology

From dephlegmed (adjective) + -ness (forming abstract nouns). An extremely rare noun form from medieval/early modern chemistry terminology.

Kelly Says

This word is so obscure it almost certainly appears in fewer than five printed books—it's a perfect example of how old scientific languages created words that nobody would ever actually need to use.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.