Tools: Learn New Words | Secure Password Generator | Startup Tools | PDF Generator

Ichor (Noun)

A fluid product of inflammation.

Nouns denoting body parts.

Pus and ichor drained from the infected wound as it began to heal.
The swollen skin was filled with a yellowish ichor that oozed when touched.
After a painful insect bite, the skin became inflamed and filled with a sticky ichor.
When the boil finally erupted, ichor and pus flowed freely from the abscess.
A thick layer of protective scab formed over the ichor, helping the wound to heal faster.

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

Nouns denoting substances.

The gods of Olympus were said to have ichor flowing through their veins, a fluid that granted them immortality and divine strength.
In contrast to human blood, the ichor that flowed through Zeus' veins held the power to heal even the most grievous of wounds.
As a demigod, Hercules possessed a unique blend of mortal blood and divine ichor, making him nearly invincible in battle.
According to legend, the ichor of the gods was collected by the Greek Goddess of Healing, who used its powers to create potions and elixirs.
The divine ichor that flowed through the veins of the gods was a constant reminder of their superiority over mortals.