English
Etymology
Gr. phlebotomon through Late Latin phlebotomus through Old French flieme: open vein.
Noun
fleam
- A sharp instrument used to open a vein for bleeding (Usually for bleeding horses).
- A lancet.
Derived terms
Fleam saw: A saw with teeth of equal length in the shape of an isosceles triangle.
Fleam tooth: The tooth of a fleam saw.
Category:Greek derivations
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