saliva
nounHow many syllables in saliva?
There are 3 syllables in the word saliva.How to pronounce saliva:
Definition of saliva:
- saliva (noun):
- the watery fluid secreted by glands in the mouth, which aids digestion
- 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.
- a slightly alkaline secretion of water, mucin, protein, salts, and often a starch-splitting enzyme (such as ptyalin) that is secreted into the mouth by salivary glands, lubricates ingested food, and often begins the breakdown of starches
Synonyms for saliva:
dribble
drivel
drool
foam
ptyalin
salivary gland
secretion
slaver
slobber
spit
spittle
sputum
tobacco juice
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