mucilaginous

adjective

mu·ci·lag·i·nous ˌmyü-sə-ˈla-jə-nəs How to pronounce mucilaginous (audio)

: sticky, viscid

: of, relating to, full of, or secreting mucilage

mucilaginously adverb

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Unlike its meanings, there's nothing terribly sticky about the origin and use of mucilaginous. Like thousands of other words in the English language, mucilaginous (and the noun mucilage) oozed out of Latin during the 15th century. Mucilage is from Late Latin's word for "mucus," mucilago, and is used for the gelatinous substance found in various plants, such as legumes or seaweeds. Mucilaginous stuck as the noun's adjective form and is used by scientists and foodies alike for sticky or mucous things.

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Recent Examples on the Web Doesn’t mucilaginous coffee-bean wastewater sound better now?

Tamar Adler, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2020 When the air is really filled with hot particulate matter, mucilaginous herbs like mullein, marshmallow root, and licorice root are useful tools for soothing irritated respiratory tissue.

Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appétit, 29 Sep. 2020 The fresh, grassy taste is often overshadowed by its mucilaginous (uh, slimy) quality.

Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 2 Sep. 2020 Like chia seeds, aloe, and okra, sea moss is a mucilaginous food.

Adele Jackson-gibson, Good Housekeeping, 17 Jan. 2020 All parts of the plant are edible raw and have a very mild flavor, as well as a somewhat mucilaginous quality (similar to okra).

Glenn Jackson, Bon Appetit, 9 May 2017 All parts of the plant are edible raw and have a very mild flavor, as well as a somewhat mucilaginous quality (similar to okra).

Bon Appetit, 9 May 2017 See More

单词	mucilaginous
释义	mucilaginous adjective mu·ci·lag·i·nous ˌmyü-sə-ˈla-jə-nəs 1 : sticky, viscid 2 : of, relating to, full of, or secreting mucilage mucilaginously adverb Did you know? Unlike its meanings, there's nothing terribly sticky about the origin and use of mucilaginous. Like thousands of other words in the English language, mucilaginous (and the noun mucilage) oozed out of Latin during the 15th century. Mucilage is from Late Latin's word for "mucus," mucilago, and is used for the gelatinous substance found in various plants, such as legumes or seaweeds. Mucilaginous stuck as the noun's adjective form and is used by scientists and foodies alike for sticky or mucous things. Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Doesn’t mucilaginous coffee-bean wastewater sound better now? Tamar Adler, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2020 When the air is really filled with hot particulate matter, mucilaginous herbs like mullein, marshmallow root, and licorice root are useful tools for soothing irritated respiratory tissue. Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appétit, 29 Sep. 2020 The fresh, grassy taste is often overshadowed by its mucilaginous (uh, slimy) quality. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 2 Sep. 2020 Like chia seeds, aloe, and okra, sea moss is a mucilaginous food. Adele Jackson-gibson, Good Housekeeping, 17 Jan. 2020 All parts of the plant are edible raw and have a very mild flavor, as well as a somewhat mucilaginous quality (similar to okra). Glenn Jackson, Bon Appetit, 9 May 2017 All parts of the plant are edible raw and have a very mild flavor, as well as a somewhat mucilaginous quality (similar to okra). Bon Appetit, 9 May 2017 See More Word History Etymology Middle English muscilaginous, from Late Latin mucilaginosus, from mucilagin-, mucilago First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition mucilaginous adjective mu·ci·lag·i·nous ˌmyü-sə-ˈlaj-ə-nəs : relating to, resembling, containing, or secreting mucilage
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mucilaginous

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