Synonyms for saliva

Grammar : Noun

Spell : suh-lahy-vuh

Phonetic Transcription : səˈlaɪ və

Définition of saliva

Origin : early 15c., from Middle French salive, from Latin saliva "spittle," of unknown origin (perhaps, as Tucker suggests, somehow derived from the base of sallow (adj.)).

noun spit

Example sentences :

The belly is hard and painful, and in the morning there is a copious flow of saliva, and an uncommon craving for dry food.
Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton

This he moistened with saliva and quickly dropped into the center of his fuel stack.
Extract from : « The Martian Cabal » by Roman Frederick Starzl

"Quietly," I conceded, trying to get some saliva to flow again.
Extract from : « Card Trick » by Walter Bupp AKA Randall Garrett

Saliva should only be stimulated previous to stomach digestion.
Extract from : « The Eugenic Marriage, Vol 2 (of 4) » by W. Grant Hague

Then, too, there is a substance in the saliva which is used in the process of digestion.
Extract from : « The Silent Bullet » by Arthur B. Reeve

This he saturated with saliva and then coated it over with the powder.
Extract from : « Bruin » by Mayne Reid

Yes, perfectly so, for the poison is confined to the saliva.
Extract from : « Delineations of the Ox Tribe » by George Vasey

These fluids, and particularly the saliva, assist in the formation and change of taste.
Extract from : « Popular Education » by Ira Mayhew

He had had in that pocket a cigar stump wet from his saliva.
Extract from : « No Clue » by James Hay

The saliva of the swift is sticky and makes excellent cement.
Extract from : « Birds of the Indian Hills » by Douglas Dewar

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