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English
Etymology
Naturalized from Late Latin mūcōsus, from Latin mūcus. By surface analysis, muc(us) + -ous = muco- + -ous.
Pronunciation
Adjective
mucous (comparative more mucous, superlative most mucous)
- Pertaining to mucus.
- Synonym: mucal
- Coordinate terms: mucoid, myxoid
- Having the qualities of mucus; resembling mucus.
- Synonyms: mucal, mucoid, myxoid
Usage notes
Do not confuse mucous (adjective) with mucus (noun).
Derived terms
Translations
having the qualities of mucus