Saliva
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /səˈlaɪvə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Saliva is a noun meaning (nonstandard) to salivate.
Meaning
(nonstandard) to salivate.
More Meanings
- (physiology) A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.
Word Forms
- salivas
- salivae
- salivaing
- salivaed
Synonyms for saliva
Depending on context, synonyms include spit, spittle, slobber, drool.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spittle, spit, gland, respiratory, sputum, testosterone.
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