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glutinous

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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