MUCOUS


Meaning of MUCOUS in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' myü-k ə s

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin mucosus, from mucus

Date: 1646

1 : of, relating to, or resembling mucus

2 : secreting or containing mucus

3 : covered with or as if with mucus : SLIMY

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