Ichor

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Quotations

English

Etymology

Classical Greek: ιχώρ

Noun

1. the liquid that was in Greek Mythology said to flow in place of blood in the veins of the gods
2. a watery discharge from a sore

Quotations

• 1720: This said, she wiped from Venus’ wounded palm / The sacred ichor, and infused the balm. — Alexander Pope, The Iliad
• 1936: Wrap him for shroud in a petal. / Embalm him with ichor of nettle. — Robert Frost, 'Departmental', 1936
• 1989: They will not live / As shades but angle forward to enjoy / The pluck of life, the pressure of their ichor. — Peter Porter, 'They Come Back More', from Possible Worlds, 1989el:ichor

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