saliva
Translation
saliva, spit
Examples
Saliva helps to digest food.
Saliva helps to digest food.
The dog had saliva dripping from its mouth.
The dog had saliva dripping from its mouth.
Grammar Patterns
saliva The liquid produced in your mouth. Saliva contains enzymes that start digestion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spit, spittle, drool
Etymology
Directly from Latin 'saliva' (spittle). The ultimate origin is uncertain.
Memory Tips
When you see delicious food, you 'salivate', which means you produce 'saliva'.