"gluish" meaning in English

See gluish in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈɡluːɪʃ/ Forms: more gluish [comparative], most gluish [superlative]
Etymology: From Middle English glewysch; equivalent to glue + -ish. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|glewysch}} Middle English glewysch, {{suffix|en|glue|ish}} glue + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} gluish (comparative more gluish, superlative most gluish)
  1. Somewhat gluey.

Alternative forms

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