English Explanatory Dictionary

glutinous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Glue-like, sticky, viscid.
  2. Of the nature of gluten.
  3. Containing gluten.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡluːtɪnəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-glutinous.wav

Word forms

glutinous more glutinous most glutinous

Etymology

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

Synonyms

glutinaceous

Derived words

glutinous hag glutinously glutinousness glutinous rice non-glutinous nonglutinous unglutinous
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