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Word: Saliva
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
səˈlʌɪvə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands, providing lubrication for chewing and swallowing, and aiding digestion.
Short Definition:watery liquid secreted into mouth by glands, providing lubrication for chewing and swallowing, and aiding digestion
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