saliva

Phonetic Respelling: [ suh-lahy-vuh ]

Definition:

n. the fluid that is secreted into the mouth by certain glands

Sentence:

The saliva dripped off the dog's tongue.

More example sentences:

The saliva dripped off the dog's tongue.

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The sublingual gland produces saliva.

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What is the saliva of a Komodo dragon made of?

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What causes saliva to pour into your mouth before you start eating?

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Mechanical digestion is done by the teeth and saliva and tongue.

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Glands in the mouth secrete saliva.

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Where does saliva come from?

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What three pairs of salivary glands does saliva come from?

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Synonyms:

spit; slobber; spittle

Antonyms:

dryness

Saliva rhymes:

• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • sliwa
• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • godiva
  • saliva
• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • conjunctiva