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rheum

The correct spelling is rheum.

How to pronounce rheum

/ɹuːm/
noun

IPA: /ɹuːm/

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The correct spelling is rheum. Watery or thin discharge of serum or mucus, especially from the eyes or nose, formerly thought to cause disease.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Watery or thin discharge of serum or mucus, especially from the eyes or nose, formerly thought to cause disease.
  2. 2.Illness or disease thought to be caused by such secretions; a catarrh, a cold; rheumatism.
  3. 3.Tears.

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