SALIVA


Meaning of SALIVA in English

[ sə'lʌɪvə ]

■ noun a watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands, providing lubrication for chewing and swallowing, and aiding digestion.

Derivatives

~ry sə'lʌɪ- , 'salɪ- adjective

Origin

ME: from L.

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