n.
- a mass of cells and fluid that has seeped out of blood vessels or an organ, especially in inflammation
- a substance secreted by a plant or insect
[Giving Up the Ghost — Hilary Mantel]
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n.
(Also: ait)
- a small island, especially used to refer to river islands found on the River Thames and its tributaries in England. Typically formed by the deposit of sediment in the water, which accumulates over a period of time.
[The Return of the King — J.R.R. Tolkien]