Defn: Ending abruptly in a sharp point; abruptly tipped with a short and sharp point; as, a mucronate leaf. — Mu"cro*nate*ly, adv.
MUCRONULATE
Mu*cron"u*late, a.
Defn: Having, or tipped with, a small point or points.
MUCULENT
Mu"cu*lent, a. Etym: [L. muculentus, fr. mucus.]
Defn: Slimy; moist, and moderately viscous.
MUCUS
Mu"cus, n. Etym: [L. mucus, muccus; cf. mucere 8be moldy or musty,
Gr. muc to release. Cf. Match for striking fire, Moist, Mucilage.]
1. (Physiol.)
Defn: A viscid fluid secreted by mucous membranes, which it serves to moisten and protect. It covers the lining membranes of all the cavities which open externally, such as those of the mouth, nose, lungs, intestinal canal, urinary passages, etc.
2. (Physiol.)
Defn: Any other animal fluid of a viscid quality, as the synovial fluid, which lubricates the cavities of the joints; — improperly so used.