mucilage

(myo̵̅o̅si lij′)

noun

  1. any of various thick, sticky substances produced in certain plants
  2. ☆ any watery solution of gum, glue, etc. used as an adhesive

Origin: ME muscilage < MFr mucilage < LL mucilago, musty juice < L mucere: see mucid

See mucilage in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A sticky substance used as an adhesive.
  2. A gummy substance obtained from certain plants.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English muscilage, gelatinous plant substance

Origin: , from Old French mucilage

Origin: , from Late Latin mūcilāgō, mūcilāgin-

Origin: , from Latin mūcēre, to be musty

Origin: , from mūcus, mucus

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