mucilage

mu·ci·lage

noun \ˈmyü-s(ə-)lij\

Definition of MUCILAGE

1

: a gelatinous substance of various plants (as legumes or seaweeds) that contains protein and polysaccharides and is similar to plant gums

2

: an aqueous usually viscid solution (as of a gum) used especially as an adhesive

Origin of MUCILAGE

Middle English muscilage, from Late Latin mucilago mucus, musty juice, from Latin mucus

First Known Use: 15th century