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English word goo comes from Proto-Italic *gloiten, and later Latin gluten (Glue.)

*gloiten (Proto-Italic)

gluten (Latin)

Glue.

glus (Late Latin)

glu (Old French)

glue (Middle English)

glue (English)

(obsolete) Birdlime.. A hard gelatin made by boiling bones and hides, used in solution as an adhesive; or any sticky adhesive substance. (transitive) To cause something to adhere closely to; to follow attentively.. (transitive) To join or attach something using glue.

burgoo (English)

(nautical) A dish which originated among seafarers during the days of sail: a sort of porridge seasoned with sugar, salt and butter.. A spicy stew, typically made with a combination of meats and vegetables, and often served with cornbread or corn muffins.

goo (English)

(uncountable, informal) Any semi-solid or liquid substance; especially one that is sticky, gummy or slippery; frequently of vague or unknown composition, slime or a bodily fluid.. Excessive, showy sentimentality (transitive) To apply goo to something.

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