Mucilage Definition

myo͝osə-lĭj
noun
Any of various thick, sticky substances produced in certain plants.
Webster's New World
Any watery solution of gum, glue, etc. used as an adhesive.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Mucilage

Noun

Singular:
mucilage
Plural:
mucilages

Origin of Mucilage

  • Middle English muscilage from Old French mucilage from Late Latin mūcilāgō mūcilāgin- from Latin mūcēre to be moldy, musty from mūcus mucus

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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