"blob-like" meaning in English

See blob-like in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more blob-like [comparative], most blob-like [superlative]
Etymology: From blob + -like. Etymology templates: {{af|en|blob|-like}} blob + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} blob-like (comparative more blob-like, superlative most blob-like)
  1. Alternative form of bloblike. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: bloblike
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