ichor
ichor
Definition
ichor (ī′kôr′, ī′kər)
noun
Etymology: Gr ichōr
Gr. Myth. the ethereal fluid flowing instead of blood in the veins of the godsEtymology: ModL < Gr
a thin, acrid, watery discharge from a wound or sore
i′chor·ous (-kər əs) adjective
ichor
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- blasphemous: The most frenzied scrutiny failed to disclose any eldritch tentacles writhing from the graves, nor even a consolatory puddle of blasphemous ichor.
- eldritch: Ansible 105, " eldritch, blasphemous ichor " -- H.P. Lovecraft passim.
ichor Quotes
As he drew near, he gazed upon the gate Ne'er to be entered more by him or Sin, With such a glance of supernatural hate, As made Saint Peter wish himself within; He pattered with his keys at a great rate, And sweated through his apostolic skin: Of course his perspiration was but ichor, Or some such other spiritual liquor.
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