adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Pertaining to mucus.
2. 2
   Having the qualities of mucus; resembling mucus.

Adjective

1. 1
   of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

mucalmucilaginousmucoidmucoidmucosemucousy

Example

More examples

"The following is thought to be one of the reasons stress damages the stomach's mucous membrane."

Etymology

Naturalized from Late Latin mūcōsus, from Latin mūcus. By surface analysis, muc(us) + -ous = muco- + -ous.

Related phrases

mucous acidmucous membranemucous tunic

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