pituite

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin pituita.

Noun

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pituite

  1. (archaic) mucus; phlegm

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French

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Etymology

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Learned borrowing from Latin pītuīta. Doublet of pépie.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /pi.tɥit/
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Noun

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pituite f (plural pituites)

  1. (historical) phlegm
  2. (medicine) mucus

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