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saliva

noun

a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches

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Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
A
Contains
AL
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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səˈlaɪvə

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noun

  1. a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches

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