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glutinous

glu·ti·nous

UK/ˈɡluːtɪnəs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

having the properties of glue

Origin

From Latin glūtinōsus. By surface analysis, gluten + -ous.

Phrases

  • glutinous hag
  • glutinous rice

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