Meaning & use

Glutenous

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Containing gluten, the protein found in wheat and related grains.

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People with celiac disease must avoid glutenous foods like bread and pasta.

The bakery added a new line of products for customers avoiding glutenous ingredients.

A note on using this word

Often confused with 'glutinous,' which means sticky or glue-like; the two words look alike but describe entirely different qualities.

Words with a similar meaning

gluten-containing

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Words with an opposite meaning

gluten-free

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