MUCILAGE


Meaning of MUCILAGE in English

n. 1 a viscous substance obtained from plant seeds etc. by maceration. 2 US a solution of gum. mucilaginous adj.

[ ME f. F f. LL mucilago -ginis musty juice (MUCUS) ]

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