Definition of LYMPH

lymph

Plural: lymphs

Noun

  • A clear body fluid with white blood cells, circulating lymphatic system.
  • a thin coagulable fluid (similar to plasma but) containing white blood cells (lymphocytes) and chyle; is conveyed to the blood stream by lymphatic vessels
  • Pure water.
  • Pure water.
  • The sap of plants.
  • A colourless, watery, coagulable bodily fluid which bathes the tissues and is carried by the lymphatic system into the bloodstream; it resembles blood plasma in containing white blood cells and especially lymphocytes but normally few red blood cells and no platelets.
  • A colourless, watery, coagulable bodily fluid which bathes the tissues and is carried by the lymphatic system into the bloodstream; it resembles blood plasma in containing white blood cells and especially lymphocytes but normally few red blood cells and no platelets.
  • The discharge from a sore, inflammation etc.

Examples

  • A solid play of "LYMPH" was vital for the circulation of points in Words With Friends.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowing from French lymphe and/or Latin lympha (“clear water”), from Ancient Greek νῠ́μφη (nŭ́mphē, “bride; spring water”). Doublet of nymph.

Scrabble Score: 15

lymph: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
lymph: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lymph: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

lymph: valid Words With Friends Word