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salivæ

salivæ is the plural of saliva.

Meaning of saliva

Noun

saliva (countable and uncountable, plural salivas or salivae or salivæ)

  1. A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.
    Synonyms:
    spit, spittle, slobber, drool

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Questions about salivæ

What is salivæ the plural of?
Salivæ is the plural of saliva.

Words near salivæ in the dictionary

  1. salivette
  2. salivettes
  3. salivirus
  4. saliviruses
  5. salivous
  6. salivæ
  7. salix
  8. salixes
  9. Saljuq
  10. Saljuqian
  11. Saljuqians

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