mucilage

 
Pronunciation: /ˈmjuːsɪlɪdʒ/

noun

[mass noun]
  • a viscous secretion or bodily fluid.
  • a polysaccharide substance extracted as a viscous or gelatinous solution from plant roots, seeds, etc., and used in medicines and adhesives.
  • North American an adhesive solution; gum or glue.

Derivatives

mucilaginous

Pronunciation: /-ˈladʒɪnəs/
adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: via French from late Latin mucilago 'musty juice', from Latin mucus (see mucus)