| Main Entry: | saliva |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | spit |
Synonyms: |
dribble, drool, froth, slaver, slobber, spittle, sputum |
| Main Entry: | spit |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | saliva |
Synonyms: |
discharge, dribble, drool, slaver, spittle, sputum, water |
| Notes: | to spit (imitative of its sound) means to expel saliva; expectorate means to dredge up and expel phlegm |