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— Stephen Crane

I looked here;

I looked there;

Nowhere could I see my love.

And--this time--

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Dictionary Entry

saliva

Part of Speech: nounPronunciation: /səˈlaɪvə/

A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.

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. salivasaliva humansaliva parotid
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Synonyms

spitspittle

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Related Words

glandrespiratorysputumtestosteronesalivarybreath

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