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Salivary

//ˈsælɪˌvɛɹi// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to saliva. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to saliva wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A salivary gland.

    "The most striking peculiarity, however, is the presence of a pair of glands (possibly aborted salivaries) apparently issuing from the posterior of the pharynx, and looking like the two ends of a clergyman's bands or cravat."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From saliva + -ary.

Etymology 2

From saliva + -ary.

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