[sa.li.va] n [L] (15c): a slightly alkaline secretion of water, mucin, protein, salts, and often a starch-splitting enzyme (as ptyalin) that is secreted into the mouth by salivary glands, lubricates ingested food, and often begins the breakdown of starches
SALIVA
Meaning of SALIVA in English
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012