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Ichor

noun

(Greek mythology) the rarified fluid said to flow in the veins of the Gods.

A fluid product of inflammation. Synonyms: festering, purulence, pus, sanies, suppuration.

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... in the same manner, that upon Diomedes wounding the Gods, there flow'd from the Wound an Ichor, or pure kind of Blood, which was not bred from mortal Viands; and that tho the Pain was exquisitely great, the Wound soon closed up and healed in those Beings who are ...

— The Spectator, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - With Translations and Index for the Series • Joseph Addison and Richard Steele

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