Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin mūculentus having a runny nose from mūcus + -ulentus.
Definition of muculent in US English:
muculent
adjective
rare
Slimy; mucous.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin mūculentus having a runny nose from mūcus + -ulentus.