Fleam

Alternative forms

• phleam archaic

Origin

From Old French flieme ("open vein"), from Late Latin phlebotomus, from Ancient Greek φλεβοτόμον.

Full definition of fleam

Noun

1. A sharp instrument used to open a vein, to lance gums, or the like.

Hypernyms

• (sharp instrument) lancet

Derived terms

• fleam saw
• fleam tooth
• phlebotomist

Anagrams

• flame