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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

pectinous

/ˈpɛktɪnəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does pectinous mean?

adjective

Having a jelly-like or gelatinous texture; resembling pectin. Pectinous substances are found in the cell walls of plants.

Example

"The pectinous texture of the jam made it difficult to spread on toast."

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