ichorous

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or containing ichor, the fluid that flows in the bodies of gods in Greek mythology.

  - "The gods were depicted as having ichorous bodies in ancient Greek art."
  - "The ichorous fluid was believed to grant immortality to the gods."

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Rhymes

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chorus , porous

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Variants

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ichor , ichorous , ichors

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'ikhors' meaning 'the fluid of the gods'.

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Trivia

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1. Ichor was believed to be impervious to harm, making the gods virtually invulnerable.

2. In some versions of Greek mythology, it was believed that the gods could only be killed by wounding them with a weapon dipped in Hydra's blood.

3. Ichor was sometimes depicted as having a sweet or fragrant smell, reflecting the divine nature of the gods.

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1. blood: Ichor is often compared to blood, but it is not the same substance. While blood is the fluid that carries nutrients and oxygen to living organisms, ichor is a supernatural substance that is unique to the gods.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, ichor was believed to be the fluid that flowed in the veins of the gods, replacing their blood. It was often depicted as golden or amber in color, and was thought to grant the gods immortality.

How to Memorize "ichorous"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'ichorous' comes from the Greek word for 'the fluid of the gods', making it an easy association to remember.

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