Mucilaginous
Pronunciation : Mu`ci*lag"i*nous
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. mucilagineux. See Mucilage.]
Definition : 1. Partaking of the nature of, or resembling, mucilage; moist, soft, and viscid; slimy; ropy; as, a mucilaginous liquid.
2. Of, pertaining to, or secreting, mucilage; as, the mucilaginous glands.
3. Soluble in water, but not in alcohol; yielding mucilage; as, mucilaginous gums or plants. -- Mu`ci*lag"i*nous*ness, n.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913