Mucilaginous Definition & Meaning

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Mucilaginous

Mucilaginous Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Mucilaginous? [adj] having the properties of glue Synonyms \| Synonyms for Mucilaginous: adhesive \| gluey \| glutinous \| gummy \| pasty \| sticky \| viscid \| viscous Related Terms \| Find terms related to Mucilaginous: adhesive \| amylaceous \| clabbered \| clammy \| clotted \| coagulated \| curdled \| doughy \| gaumy \| gelatinous \| glairy \| gluelike \| gluey \| glutenous \| glutinose \| glutinous \| gooey \| grumous \| gumbo \| gumbolike \| gumlike \| gummous \| gummy \| heavy \| inspissated \| jelled \| jellied \| jellylike \| pasty \| ropy \| slabby \| slimy \| slithery \| starchy \| sticky \| stodgy \| stringy \| syrupy \| tacky \| tenacious \| thick \| thickened \| tough \| tremelloid \| tremellose \| viscid \| viscose \| viscous See Also \| Mucilaginous In Webster's Dictionary \Mu`cilag"inous\, a. [Cf. F. mucilagineux. See {Mucilage}.] 1. Partaking of the nature of, or resembling, mucilage; moist, soft, and viscid; slimy; ropy; as, a mucilaginous liquid. 2. Of, pertaining to, or secreting, mucilage; as, the mucilaginous glands. 3. Soluble in water, but not in alcohol; yielding mucilage; as, mucilaginous gums or plants. -- {Mu`cilag"inous*ness}, n.

Mucilaginous Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Mucilaginous?

[adj] having the properties of glue

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Mucilaginous In Webster's Dictionary

\Mu`ci*lag"i*nous\, a. [Cf. F. mucilagineux. See
{Mucilage}.]
1. Partaking of the nature of, or resembling, mucilage;
   moist, soft, and viscid; slimy; ropy; as, a mucilaginous
   liquid.

2. Of, pertaining to, or secreting, mucilage; as, the
   mucilaginous glands.

3. Soluble in water, but not in alcohol; yielding mucilage;
   as, mucilaginous gums or plants. --
   {Mu`ci*lag"i*nous*ness}, n.

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