adj.
Pronunciation: ' vi-s ə d
Function: adjective
Etymology: Late Latin viscidus, from Latin viscum birdlime ― more at VISCOUS
Date: 1635
1 a : having an adhesive quality : STICKY b : having a glutinous consistency : VISCOUS
2 : covered with a sticky layer
– vis · cid · i · ty \ vi- ' si-d ə -t ē \ noun
– vis · cid · ly \ ' vi-s ə d-l ē \ adverb