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saliva
noun
[ səˈlʌɪvə ]
• watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands, providing lubrication for chewing and swallowing, and aiding digestion.
Similar:
spit
,
spittle
,
dribble
,
drool
,
slaver
,
slobber
,
sputum
,
Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin.