grume

[ groom ]

noun

1. blood when viscous.
2. a clot of blood.

Word History and Origins

Origin of grume¹

1545–55 for sense “lump”; < Late Latin grūmus hillock

Example Sentences

Pulpiness -- N. pulpiness &c. adj.; pulp, taste, dough, curd, pap, rob, jam, pudding, poultice, grume†. mush, oatmeal, baby food.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• clotting
• clump
• lump