Rheumy (adjective)

Having rheum, which is a watery discharge from the eyes or nose, especially as a symptom of a cold or other infection.

Origin:

From the greek "rheuma" meaning "flowing, stream".

Examples:

  1. The old man's rheumy eyes made it hard for him to see.
  2. He woke up with a rheumy nose and a sore throat.
  3. She had a rheumy cough and a fever.
  4. The patient's rheumy eyes were a sign of a cold.
  5. The doctor prescribed an antihistamine for the patient's rheumy eyes.
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