rheum

IPA: rum

(uncountable) Thin or watery discharge of mucus or serum, especially from the eyes or nose, formerly thought to cause disease.
Illness or disease thought to be caused by such secretions; a catarrh, a cold; rheumatism.
(poetic) Tears.

Examples of "rheum" in Sentences

As she woke up in the morning, she rubbed her eyes to clear away the rheum that had formed overnight
The cold weather made his nose run constantly, causing a buildup of rheum in the corners of his eyes
The doctor diagnosed him with chronic rhinitis, explaining that the excess rheum was a symptom of his condition
The elderly woman struggled to open her eyes fully, the rheum making it difficult for her to see clearly
He wiped away the rheum from his dog's eyes, comforting the animal as it blinked in gratitude