sputum

10 points English 6 letters Not in frequency data Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/spjˈuːtʌm/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural sputa

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

expectorated matter

phlegm

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Crossword clues

“expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness” wn-def
“That which is expectorated; a salival discharge; spittle; saliva.” web-def

Anagrams

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Words you can make from SPUTUM

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