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mucilaginous

adjective
mu·​ci·​lag·​i·​nous | \ ˌmyü-sə-ˈla-jə-nəs How to pronounce mucilaginous (audio) \

Definition of mucilaginous

1 : sticky, viscid
2 : of, relating to, full of, or secreting mucilage
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mucilaginously adverb

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Unlike its meanings, there's nothing terribly sticky about the origin and use of "mucilaginous." Like thousands of other words in the English language, "mucilaginous" (and the noun "mucilage") oozed out of Latin during the 15th century. "Mucilage" is from Late Latin's word for "mucus," mucilago, and is used for the gelatinous substance found in various plants, such as legumes or seaweeds. "Mucilaginous" stuck as the noun's adjective form and is used by scientists and foodies alike for sticky or mucous things.

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 All parts of the plant are edible raw and have a very mild flavor, as well as a somewhat mucilaginous quality (similar to okra). — Glenn Jackson, Bon Appetit, "There's Probably a Salad's Worth of Greens On Your City Block," 9 May 2017 All parts of the plant are edible raw and have a very mild flavor, as well as a somewhat mucilaginous quality (similar to okra). — Bon Appetit, "Urban Forager Gallery," 9 May 2017

First Known Use of mucilaginous

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for mucilaginous

Middle English muscilaginous, from Late Latin mucilaginosus, from mucilagin-, mucilago

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mucilaginous

adjective
mu·​ci·​lag·​i·​nous | \ ˌmyü-sə-ˈlaj-ə-nəs How to pronounce mucilaginous (audio) \

Medical Definition of mucilaginous

: relating to, resembling, containing, or secreting mucilage

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