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mucilaginous

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mu⋅ci⋅lag⋅i⋅nous

  [myoo-suh-laj-uh-nuhs]
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–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or secreting mucilage.
2. of the nature of or resembling mucilage; moist, soft, and viscid.
Origin:
1640–50; < LL mūcilāgin- (s. of mūcilāgō) mucilage + -ous

Related forms:
mu⋅ci⋅lag⋅i⋅nous⋅ly, adverb
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mu·ci·lag·i·nous   (myōō'sə-lāj'ə-nəs)   
adj.  

  1. Resembling mucilage; moist and sticky.

  2. Relating to or secreting mucilage.

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Main Entry: mu·ci·lag·i·nous
Pronunciation: "myü-s&-'laj-&-n&s
Function: adjective
: relating to, resembling,containing, or secreting mucilage
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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mucilaginous mu·ci·lag·i·nous (my&oomacr;'sə-lāj'ə-nəs)
adj.
Resembling mucilage; moist and sticky.

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