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Noun: spittle  spi-t(u)l
  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
    - saliva, spit

Sounds like: spinner, spittle

Derived forms: spittles

Type of: secretion

Part of: salivary gland

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