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单词 mucaginous
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mucaginousadj.

Origin: A borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin mucagin- , mucago , -ous suffix.
Etymology: < post-classical Latin mucagin-, mucago (see mucage n.) + -ous suffix. Compare earlier mucilaginous adj.
Obsolete. rare.
= mucilaginous adj. 1.
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1657 R. Tomlinson tr. J. de Renou Physical Inst. iv, in Medicinal Dispensatory sig. S2 External Unguents, mucaginous Salves [L. mucagines cataplasmata], and Pultises.
1806 J. Abernethy Surg. Observ. Pt. 2nd 87 The soapy, or mucaginous feel of bile.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2003; most recently modified version published online March 2019).
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