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Word: Mucus
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 16th century: from Latin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmjuːkəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a slimy substance secreted by the mucous membranes and glands of animals for lubrication, protection, etc.
Short Definition:slimy substance secreted by mucous membranes and glands
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