词汇 | ichor |
释义 | ichor noun[ U ] uk /ˈaɪ.kɔːr/ us /ˈaɪ.kɔːr/ in Greek mythology(= ancient stories), the liquid that flows in the bodies of the gods instead of blood: More than just a sportsman, they saw him as an immortal, with ichor flowing in his veins. old use a water-like substance that comes from an injury: From the wounds on her swollen fingers issued semi-transparent ichor. When he was wounded in battle and a courtier, quoting Homer, exclaimed, "Ichor, such as flows from the blessed gods," Alexander snapped, "That's not ichor, you fool: that's blood." He felt a great power coursing through his blood like ichor. He tried to say something, but only coughed up bile-coloured ichor. She swats the fly with a chilling accuracy, smearing ichor over the wall. Mythology: Greek & Roman myth ambrosia Andromeda Aphrodite Apollo Ares Cyclops Delphi Delphic Demeter Diana Dionysus harpy Minerva minotaur muse nectar Neptune Vesta Victoria Zeus You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Animal physiology: bodily fluids & their production |
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