adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of, like or resembling saliva; made up of saliva.

Synonyms

All synonyms

excretorylachrymallachrymoselactealrheumysalivary

Etymology

From saliva + -ous.

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