fleuma

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Etymology

Inherited from Latin phlegma. Doublet of flegma, a learned borrowing. For the sense development, compare phlegmatic.

Pronunciation

Adjective

fleuma m or f (masculine and feminine plural fleumes)

  1. weak, indecisive
    Synonym: flasc
    • 2004, Carme Riera, La meitat de l'ànima:
      La meva madrastra, que era tan fleuma com maligna per complir amb el seu paper estereotipat, tenia gelos.
      My stepmother, who was as weak as she was evil in order to fulfil her stereotyped role, was jealous.

Noun

fleuma m or f by sense (plural fleumes)

  1. a weak, indecisive person
    Synonyms: bleda, fava

Noun

fleuma f (plural fleumes)

  1. scalloped ribbonfish (Zu cristatus)

Further reading

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Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin phlegma, from Ancient Greek φλέγμα (phlégma, “flame”). Doublet of freima.

Pronunciation

 

  • Hyphenation: fleu‧ma

Noun

fleuma f (plural fleumas)

  1. phlegm (historical: humour)
  2. (uncountable) tranquillity; calmness
    Synonyms: tranquilidade, paciência, pachorra, impassibilidade, calma
    Antonym: impaciência

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