glewy

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From glew (“glue”) +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡliu̯iː/

Adjective

glewy

  1. gluey, gluish, adhesive, viscid
  2. (rare) tarry; like bitumen.
  3. (rare) trapping; capturing.

Descendants

  • English: gluey

References

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