mucilaginous

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(myo̵̅o̅′si laj′ ə nəs)

adjective

  1. of or like mucilage; sticky
  2. producing mucilage

Origin: MFr mucilagineux < ML mucilaginosus

See mucilaginous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Resembling mucilage; moist and sticky.
  2. Relating to or secreting mucilage.

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