salivary

[suh-lahy-vuh]

sa·li·va

[suh-lahy-vuh]
noun
a viscid, watery fluid, secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands, that functions in the tasting, chewing, and swallowing of food, moistens the mouth, and starts the digestion of starches.

Origin:
1670–80; < Latin salīva

sal·i·var·y [sal-uh-ver-ee] , adjective
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Salivary is always a great word to know.
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a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
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saliva (səˈlaɪvə)
 
n
the secretion of salivary glands, consisting of a clear usually slightly acid aqueous fluid of variable composition. It moistens the oral cavity, prepares food for swallowing, and initiates the process of digestionRelated: sialoid
 
Related: sialoid
 
[C17: from Latin, of obscure origin]
 
salivary
 
adj

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salivary sal·i·var·y (sāl'ə-věr'ē)
adj.

  1. Of, relating to, or producing saliva.

  2. Of or relating to a salivary gland.

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