English dictionary
mucilage
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a gelatinous substance secreted by plants
Source: WordNet 3.0
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cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A gummy or gelatinous substance produced in certain plants by the action of water on the cell wall, as in the seeds of quinces, of flax, etc.
Source: webster1913