glutinous

Adjective

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

  1. having the sticky properties of an adhesiveSynonyms: glueygummymucilaginouspastystickyviscidviscous
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Glutinous \Glu"ti*nous\, a. [L. glutinosus, fr. gluten glue: cf. F. glutineux. See Gluten.] [1913 Webster]

1.Of the nature of glue; resembling glue; viscous; viscid; adhesive; gluey. [1913 Webster]

2.(Bot.) Havig a moist and adhesive or sticky surface, as a leaf or gland. [1913 Webster]

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