adj
Meaning 1
Laden with phlegm, as a cough.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: phlegmy
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
phlegmish
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Pronunciation
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General-American, Received-Pronunciation: /ˈflɛmɪʃ/
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homophone: Flemish
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homophone: flemish
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rhymes with -ɛmɪʃ
adj
Meaning 2
Characterized by the humor phlegm; apathetic or composed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: phlegmatic
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From phlegm + -ish.