Lentous

//ˈlɛntəs// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
viscid; viscous; tenacious obsolete
"spawn of a lentous and transparent body"

Synonyms

stiff thick viscous

Example

"spawn of a lentous and transparent body"

Etymology

From Latin lentus. See lentor.

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