glutinous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite having the sticky properties of an adhesive
    pasty; gluey; gummy; sticky; mucilaginous; viscid; viscous.

WordNet

Glu"ti*nous adjective
Etymology
L. glutinosus, fr. gluten glue: cf. F. glutineux. See Gluten.
Definitions
  1. Of the nature of glue; resembling glue; viscous; viscid; adhesive; gluey.
  2. (Bot.) Havig a moist and adhesive or sticky surface, as a leaf or gland.

Webster 1913