Mucus Meaning
/ˈmjuːkəs/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.
nounShort for vegetable mucus
Sentence Examples
The mucus is thick.
The mucus is greenish yellow.
I have mucus coming out of my eyes.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The cold virus caused thick ____ to drain constantly from her nose.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
When you have a common cold, your body often produces too much ____, which can make it very difficult for you to breathe easily through your nose.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)mewk-der. Proto-Italic *moukos Latin mūcuslbor. English mucus Learned borrowing from Latin mūcus. Partly displaced Old English slīm, whence modern slime.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The cold virus caused thick ____ to drain constantly from her nose.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
When you have a common cold, your body often produces too much ____, which can make it very difficult for you to breathe easily through your nose.