glucous

English

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek γλυκύς (glukús, “sweet”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡluːkʊs/
• Rhymes: -uːkʊs
• Hyphenation: glu‧cous

Adjective

glucous (comparative more glucous, superlative most glucous)

1. Sweet-tasting.
2. Of or containing glucose.

Etymology 2

Adjective

glucous

1. Misspelling of glaucous.

Etymology 3

Noun

glucous

1. Misspelling of glucose.