saliva (n)
spit (n)
spittle (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth
def moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
Outgoing links
Hypernym secretion
Part holonym salivary gland
Derivationally related form spit → spit
Derivationally related form saliva → salivary; saliva → salivate
Hyponym drool, dribble, drivel, slobber; tobacco juice
Substance meronym ptyalin
Incoming links
Derivationally related form salivary → saliva; salivate → saliva
Pertainym (pertains to noun) salivary → saliva
Hyponym secretion
Hypernym drool, dribble, drivel, slobber; tobacco juice
Part meronym salivary gland
Substance holonym ptyalin
Derivationally related form spit → spit

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