Definition of RHEUM

rheum

Meanings

Plural: rheums

Noun

  • a watery discharge from the mucous membranes (especially from the eyes or nose)
  • rhubarb
  • Thin or watery discharge of mucus or serum, especially from the eyes or nose, formerly thought to cause disease.
  • Illness or disease thought to be caused by such secretions; a catarrh, a cold; rheumatism.
  • Tears.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English reume, rewme, from Anglo-Norman reume, from Late Latin rheuma, from Ancient Greek ῥεῦμα (rheûma, “stream, humour”). Doublet of stream.

Synonyms

genus Rheum

Scrabble Score: 10

rheum is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
rheum is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
rheum is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

rheum is a valid Words With Friends word