mucous
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin mūcōsus, from Latin mūcus.
Pronunciation
Adjective
mucous (comparative more mucous, superlative most mucous)
- Pertaining to mucus
- Having the qualities of mucus
Usage notes
Do not confuse mucous (adjective) with mucus (noun).
Synonyms
Derived terms
Translations
pertaining to mucus