[ 'mju:sɪlɪdʒ ]
■ noun
1》 a viscous secretion or bodily fluid.
2》 a viscous or gelatinous solution extracted from plants, used in medicines and adhesives.
↘ N. Amer. gum or glue.
Derivatives
mucilaginous -'ladʒɪnəs adjective
Origin
ME: via Fr. from late L. mucilago 'musty juice', from L. mucus (see mucus ).