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Etymology edit

Naturalized from Late Latin mūcōsus, from Latin mūcus. By surface analysis, muc(us) +‎ -ous = muco- +‎ -ous.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈmjuːkəs/
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  • Rhymes: -uːkəs
  • Hyphenation: mu‧cous
  • Homophone: mucus

Adjective edit

mucous (comparative more mucous, superlative most mucous)

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

Usage notes edit

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

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