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sa·li·va

n :  a slightly alkaline secretion of water, mucin, protein, salts, and often a starch-splitting enzyme (as ptyalin) that is secreted into the mouth by salivary glands, lubricates ingested food, and often begins the breakdown of starches .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  salve  sal·via  self   slough 
 
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