asphalt – Its synonyms are mineral pitch, Jews’ pitch, and slime. More…
ooze – As in mud or slime, it traces back to an Old Norse word meaning “puddle, stagnant pool,” and originally meant juice or sap from a plant or fruit. More…
slime – Related to Latin limus, “mud, slime.” More…
mucous, mucus – Mucous is the adjective from Latin meaning “slimy,” and mucus is the noun from Latin but cognate with Greek mussesthai, “blow the nose.” More…