LENTOUS

Etymology

Adjective

lentous (comparative more lentous, superlative most lentous)

(obsolete) viscid; viscous; tenacious

Anagrams

• Uselton, sultone, unstole

Source: Wiktionary


Len"tous, a. Etym: [L. lentus. See Lentor.]

Definition: Viscid; viscous; tenacious. Spawn of a lentous and transparent body. Sir T. Browne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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