v.
Pronunciation: ' sa-l ə - ˌ v ā t
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form: -vat · ed ; -vat · ing
Date: circa 1706
1 : to have a flow of saliva especially in excess
2 : to show great desire or anticipation : DROOL
– sal · i · va · tion \ ˌ sa-l ə - ' v ā -sh ə n \ noun
– sal · i · va · tor \ ' sa-l ə - ˌ v ā -t ə r \ noun