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- [ahy-kawr, ahy-ker]
- /ˈaɪ kɔr, ˈaɪ kər/
- /ichor/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahy-kawr, ahy-ker]
- /ˈaɪ kɔr, ˈaɪ kər/
Definitions of ichor word
- noun ichor Classical Mythology. an ethereal fluid flowing in the veins of the gods. 1
- noun ichor Pathology. an acrid, watery discharge, as from an ulcer or wound. 1
- noun ichor The fluid that flows like blood in the veins of the gods. 1
- noun ichor the fluid said to flow in the veins of the gods 0
- noun ichor a foul-smelling watery discharge from a wound or ulcer 0
- noun ichor the ethereal fluid flowing instead of blood in the veins of the gods 0
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Origin of ichor
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
1630-40; < Late Latin īchōr (in medical sense) < Greek īchṓr
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Parts of speech for Ichor
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ichor popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
ichor usage trend in Literature
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