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saliva

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Noun

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

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Synonyms:
spit spittle

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "saliva":
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Words contain "saliva":
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