clot

Definition

A thrombus, solidified mass of blood.

Etymology

From Middle English clot, clotte, from Old English clott, from Proto-West Germanic *klott (“lump”). Cognate with German Klotz (“block”). Doublet of clod and klutz.

Example Sentences

• "and nothing elſe but euen, A heauie lump and clottred clod of ſeedes togither driuen)"
• "Doth bake the egg into clots as if it began to poach."