noun [U]
1 the thick yellowish-green substance that forms in the nose and throat, especially when you have a cold
2 (written) the ability to remain calm in a situation that is difficult or upsetting:
Phlegm and perseverance carried them through many troubles.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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