Rheum

Pronunciation: /ruːm/

Definitions of rheum

noun a thin discharge of mucus from the nose or eyes

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother often complains about her rheum in the morning.

A2 The doctor prescribed eye drops to help with my rheum.

B1 Allergies can sometimes cause excess rheum to build up in the eyes.

B2 The rheum in my eyes was a sign of a possible infection.

C1 The rheum was indicative of a more serious underlying health issue.

C2 The rheum in her eyes was a symptom of a chronic condition that required ongoing treatment.

Examples of rheum in a Sentence

formal The patient presented with rheum in both eyes, indicating possible allergies.

informal I woke up with a bunch of rheum in my eyes this morning.

slang I hate when I have crusty rheum in my eyes after a long nap.

figurative His rheum-covered eyes reflected his exhaustion after a long day of work.

Grammatical Forms of rheum

• past tense: rheumed
• plural: rheums
• comparative: more rheum
• superlative: most rheum
• present tense: rheums
• future tense: will rheum
• perfect tense: have rheumed
• continuous tense: is rheuming
• singular: rheum
• positive degree: rheum
• infinitive: to rheum
• gerund: rheuming
• participle: rheumed

Origin and Evolution of rheum

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rheum' originated from the Old French word 'reume' which was derived from the Latin word 'rheuma' meaning a discharge from the body.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rheum' has evolved to refer to a watery discharge from the eyes or nose, particularly associated with colds or allergies.