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Revision as of 15:23, 2 July 2019

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin mūcōsus, from Latin mūcus.

Pronunciation

Adjective

mucous (comparative more mucous, superlative most mucous)

  1. Pertaining to mucus
  2. Having the qualities of mucus

Usage notes

Do not confuse mucous (adjective) with mucus (noun).

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