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Etymology edit

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

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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 edit

fleuma m or f by sense (plural fleumes)

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

Noun edit

fleuma f (plural fleumes)

  1. scalloped ribbonfish (Zu cristatus)

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Etymology edit

Borrowed from Latin phlegma, from Ancient Greek φλέγμα (phlégma, flame).

Pronunciation edit

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈflew.mɐ/ [ˈfleʊ̯.mɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈflew.ma/ [ˈfleʊ̯.ma]

  • Hyphenation: fleu‧ma

Noun edit

fleuma f (plural fleumas)

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

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