Associations to the word «Glutinous»

Wiktionary

GLUTINOUS, adjective. Glue-like, sticky, viscid.
GLUTINOUS, adjective. Of the nature of gluten.
GLUTINOUS, adjective. Containing gluten.
GLUTINOUS RICE, noun. A variety of short-grain rice popular in Southeast and East Asia, known for its stickiness when cooked.

Dictionary definition

GLUTINOUS, adjective. Having the sticky properties of an adhesive.

Wise words

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