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RHEUMY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or pertaining to arthritis

Example:

rheumy with age and grief

Synonyms:

arthritic; creaky; rheumatic; rheumatoid; rheumy

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unhealthy (not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Moist, damp, wet (especially of air)

Example:

the raw and theumy damp of night air

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

wet (covered or soaked with a liquid such as water)

Derivation:

rheum (a watery discharge from the mucous membranes (especially from the eyes or nose))

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