folliculous,a.|fɒˈlɪkjʊləs| [f. L. follicul-us + -ous.] =prec. 1828Stark Elem.Nat.Hist. I. 10 Other membranes are called mucous or folliculous, because they secrete a viscid fluid.1884Syd. Soc.Lex., Folliculous, having, or consisting of, follicles. Same as Follicular.