Glutinous
[GLOO-tih-nəs]
Part of speech: adjective
Origin: Latin, 15th century
1.
Like glue in texture; sticky.
Examples of Glutinous in a sentence
"Mitch needed to stir the glutinous filling continually."
"The rice became glutinous as it stood untouched in the pot."
About Glutinous
This word comes from late Middle English by way of either the Old French “glutineux” or the Latin “glutinosus.” It originates from the Latin “gluten,” meaning “glue.”
Did you Know?
Glutinous rice is a type of rice that’s grown mainly in East Asia and northeastern India. Its grains are opaque and contain a very low content of amylose, a primary component of starch. Chinese sticky rice, which is a key ingredient in dim sum, is made with glutinous rice.
