Rheumy
rheum (r
m)
n.
A watery or thin mucous discharge from the eyes or nose.
[Middle English reume, from Old French, from Late Latin rheuma, from Greek, a flowing, rheum; see sreu- in Indo-European roots.]
rheum
y adj.
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| Adj. | 1. | rheumy – moist, damp, wet (especially of air); “the raw and theumy damp of night air”
wet – covered or soaked with a liquid such as water; “a wet bathing suit”; “wet sidewalks”; “wet weather”
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| 2. | rheumy – of or pertaining to arthritis; “my creaky old joints”; “rheumy with age and grief”
unhealthy – not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind; “unhealthy ulcers”
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