phlegm
/flɛm/noun
Middle School
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.
2
Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing.
3
A watery distillation, especially one obtained from plant matter; an aqueous solution.
4
Calmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing