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Saliva

The secretion from the salivary glands.

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Narrower term 4

Dribble 76% connected

To fall in drops or small drops, or in a quick succession of drops; as, water dribbles from the eaves.

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Drivel 76% connected

To slaver; to let spittle drop or flow from the mouth, like a child, idiot, or dotard.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Drool 76% connected

To drivel, or drop saliva; as, the child drools.

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Slobber 76% connected

See Slabber.

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Broader term 1

Secretion 76% connected

The act of secreting or concealing; as, the secretion of dutiable goods.

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Salivary 74% connected

Of or pertaining to saliva; producing or carrying saliva; as, the salivary ferment; the salivary glands; the salivary ducts, etc.

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Salivary 74% connected

Of or pertaining to saliva; producing or carrying saliva; as, the salivary ferment; the salivary glands; the salivary ducts, etc.

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Salivate 74% connected

To produce an abnormal flow of saliva in; to produce salivation or ptyalism in, as by the use of mercury.

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Salivate 74% connected

To produce an abnormal flow of saliva in; to produce salivation or ptyalism in, as by the use of mercury.

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Substance part 1

Ptyalin 70% connected

An unorganized amylolytic ferment, on enzyme, present in human mixed saliva and in the saliva of some animals.

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Synonym 2

Spit 92% connected

A long, slender, pointed rod, usually of iron, for holding meat while roasting.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Spittle 92% connected

See Spital.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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