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Noun: saliva  su'lI-vu
  1. A clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
    - spit, spittle

Derived forms: salivas

Type of: secretion

Part of: salivary gland

Encyclopedia: Saliva