a. [ Compar. Clammier superl. Clammiest. ] [ Cf. AS. clām clay. See Clam to clog, and cf. Clay. ] Having the quality of being viscous or adhesive; soft and sticky; glutinous; damp and adhesive, as if covered with a cold perspiration. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. strong-scented herb (Polanisia graveolens) common in the southern U. S. covered with intermixed gland and hairs. Syn. -- Polanisia graveolens, Polanisia dodecandra. [ WordNet 1.5 ]