First Known Use: 15th century
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glutinous
adjective glu·ti·nous \ˈglüt-nəs, ˈglü-tə-nəs\
Definition of GLUTINOUS
: having the quality of glue : gummy
— glu·ti·nous·ly adverb
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Origin of GLUTINOUS
Middle English, from Latin glutinosus, from glutin-, gluten
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GLUTINOUSLY Defined for Kids
glutinous
adjective glu·ti·nous \ˈglü-tə-nəs\
Definition of GLUTINOUS for Kids
: like glue : sticky <glutinous oatmeal>
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glutinous
adjective glu·ti·nous \ˈglüt-nəs, -ən-əs\
Medical Definition of GLUTINOUS
: having the quality of glue especially in physical properties
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