English word goo comes from Proto-Italic *gloiten, and later Latin gluten (Glue.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *gloiten | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | |
| gluten | Latin (lat) | Glue. |
| glus | Late Latin (LL) | |
| glu | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| glue | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| glue | English (en) | (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 (en) | (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 (en) | (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. |