spittle
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 • Syn: saliva, spit • Derivationally related forms: spit (for: spit), salivary (for: saliva), salivate (for: saliva) • Hypernyms: secretion • Hyponyms: drool, dribble, drivel, slobber, tobacco juice • Part Holonyms: salivary gland • Substance Meronyms: ptyalin
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