Main Entry:

¹slime

Pronunciation:

\ˈslīm\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English slīm; akin to Middle High German slīm slime, Latin limus mud — more at lime

Date:

before 12th century

1: soft moist earth or clay ; especially : viscous mud2: a viscous, glutinous, or gelatinous substance: as a: a mucous or mucoid secretion of various animals (as slugs and catfishes) b: a product of wet crushing consisting of ore ground so fine as to pass a 200-mesh screen 3: a repulsive or odious person