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Webster 1913 Edition


Mucilaginous

Muˊci-lag′i-nous

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
mucilagineux
. See
Mucilage
.]
1.
Partaking of the nature of, or resembling, mucilage; moist, soft, and viscid; slimy; ropy;
as, a
mucilaginous
liquid
.
2.
Of, pertaining to, or secreting, mucilage;
as, the
mucilaginous
glands
.
3.
Soluble in water, but not in alcohol; yielding mucilage;
as,
mucilaginous
gums or plants
.
Muˊci-lag′i-nous-ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Mucilaginous

MUCILAG'INOUS

,
Adj.
Pertaining to or secreting mucilage; as the mucilaginous glands.
1.
Slimy; ropy; moist, soft and lubricous; partaking of the nature of mucilage; as a mucilaginous gum.

Definition 2024


mucilaginous

mucilaginous

English

Adjective

mucilaginous (comparative more mucilaginous, superlative most mucilaginous)

  1. Of, pertaining to, or resembling mucus; slimy and viscous.

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