glutinous
UK: ˈɡluːtɪnəs | US: ˈɡluːtɪnəs
adj. having a sticky or glue-like quality
adj. (of food) thick and sticky in texture
The word "glutinous" traces back to the Latin gluten, meaning "glue," which reflects its sticky nature. The suffix -ous (from Latin -osus) denotes "full of" or "having the quality of." Historically, gluten referred to the sticky protein found in wheat, and by extension, "glutinous" came to describe anything with a similar adhesive or viscous texture. The term is often used in culinary contexts (e.g., "glutinous rice") to emphasize stickiness.
The glutinous dough stuck to my fingers.
Glutinous rice is a staple in many Asian desserts.
The sap from the tree was thick and glutinous.
She avoided glutinous sauces because of their sticky consistency.
The artist used a glutinous paste to bond the materials.