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Ichor means in greek myth, the divine fluid said to flow in the veins of the gods; also a thin watery discharge in older medical use. It belongs to grotesque, gory, and macabre words and works best in dark description, gothic writing, and vivid unpleasant imagery. It is still understandable today, but it usually sounds more vivid and deliberate than ordinary modern vocabulary.
Ichor means in greek myth, the divine fluid said to flow in the veins of the gods; also a thin watery discharge in older medical use. It is usually pronounced EYE-kor, and today it is still readable to modern audiences, even if it sounds more deliberate than everyday speech.
In plain English, ichor refers to in greek myth, the divine fluid said to flow in the veins of the gods; also a thin watery discharge in older medical use. It is most useful when a plain label would tell the truth but miss the tone, flavor, or comic edge.
Ichor feels absurd because it has more texture than the plain alternative, giving the idea an extra bit of theatrical, comic, or overbuilt energy.
Ichor is generally traced to from Greek mythology. In modern use, the history matters less than the strong tone the word still carries.
Ichor is uncommon today, but it still makes sense to modern readers because the tone and meaning come across quickly once you see it in context.
Use ichor when you want a more vivid, characterful choice than the plain everyday alternative. It works especially well in dark description, gothic writing, and vivid unpleasant imagery.
divine blood, essence, gore, discharge
ordinary blood
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