rheum (r m)n. A watery or thin mucous discharge from the eyes or nose. [Middle English reume, from Old French, from Late Latin rheuma, from Greek, a flowing, rheum; see sreu- in Indo-European roots.] rheum  y adj. |
rheumy [ˈruːmɪ]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) of the nature of rheum
2. Literary damp and unhealthy the rheumy air
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | rheumy - moist, damp, wet (especially of air); "the raw and theumy damp of night air" wet - covered or soaked with a liquid such as water; "a wet bathing suit"; "wet sidewalks"; "wet weather" |
| 2. |  rheumy - of or pertaining to arthritis; "my creaky old joints"; "rheumy with age and grief"unhealthy - not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind; "unhealthy ulcers" |
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|