1. A clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
   - spit, spittle

Derived forms: salivas

See also: salivary, salivate

Type of: secretion

Part of: salivary gland

Encyclopedia: Saliva

• in memoriam
• in name
• in name only
• in no time
• in on
• in one case
• in one ear
• in one's birthday suit
• in one's own right
• in operation
• in order
• in order that
• in order to
• in other words
• in particular
• in passing
• in perpetuity
• in place
• in play
• in point of fact
• in practice
• in principle
• in private
• in public
• in question