Mucilage definition
Any of various viscous, water-soluble polysaccharides produced by certain plants, algae, and microorganisms.
noun
A sticky substance used as an adhesive.
noun
Any of various thick, sticky substances produced in certain plants.
noun
Any watery solution of gum, glue, etc. used as an adhesive.
noun
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Noun
Singular:
mucilage
Plural:
mucilagesOrigin 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