glutinous

Meanings

• adjective

  Sticky or having a consistency similar to that of glue or paste.

  - "The rice pudding was glutinous and stuck to the roof of my mouth."
  - "The glutinous sap of the maple tree is used to make maple syrup."

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Rhymes

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rhubarb , gumbo , cumbrous

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Variants

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glutinous , glutinously , glutinous rice

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'gluten' meaning 'glue'.

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Trivia

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1. Glutinous rice is also known as 'sweet rice' or 'sticky rice'.

2. In Japan, mochi, a traditional rice cake made from glutinous rice, is often eaten during New Year's celebrations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Starch: Glutinous rice contains a high amount of amylose, a type of starch that gives it its sticky texture.

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Culture

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Glutinous rice is a staple food in many Asian countries, particularly in China, Japan, and Thailand. It is often used to make dishes such as sushi, mochi, and dumplings.

How to Memorize "glutinous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bowl of glutinous rice pudding. Visualize the texture and consistency of the rice as you scoop it up with your spoon.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'glutinous' with the feeling of something sticky or gooey.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'glutinous' by associating it with the word 'gum', which also means something sticky.

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