Main Entry: vis·cid

Pronunciation: \ˈvi-səd\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Late Latin viscidus, from Latin viscum birdlime — more at viscous

Date: 1635

1 a : having an adhesive quality : sticky b : having a glutinous consistency : viscous
2 : covered with a sticky layer

— vis·cid·i·ty \vi-ˈsi-də-tē\ noun

— vis·cid·ly \ˈvi-səd-lē\ adverb