Mucilaginous
Pronunciation: /ˈmuˈsɪˌɫæɡˈaɪˈnus/
Mucilaginous (adj)
- Having a thick, sticky, jelly-like substance, often from plants or liquids.
- Describing a surface or material that feels slimy because it contains mucous-like matter.
Mucilaginous (adjective)
Examples
- The plant sap felt mucilaginous and gel-like sticky on my fingers.
- The mixture became mucilaginous, like a gel that sticks to everything.