n. [ L. phlegmone, phlegmon, inflammation beneath the skin, Gr. flegmonh`, fr. fle`gein to burn: cf. F. phlegmon. ] (Med.) Purulent inflammation of the cellular or areolar tissue. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. phlegmoneux. ] Having the nature or properties of phlegmon; as, phlegmonous pneumonia. Harvey. [ 1913 Webster ]