Main Entry:

glu·ten

Pronunciation:

\ˈglü-t^ən\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Latin glutin-, gluten glue — more at clay

Date:

1803

: a tenacious elastic protein substance especially of wheat flour that gives cohesiveness to dough

— glu·ten·ous \ˈglüt-nəs, ˈglü-t^ən-əs\ adjective