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mucilage

Syllabification: (mu·ci·lage)
Pronunciation: /ˈmyo͞os(ə)lij/

Definition of mucilage

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.
  • an adhesive solution; gum or glue.

Derivatives

mucilaginous

Pronunciation: /ˌmyo͞osəˈlajənəs/

adjective

Origin:

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

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