Definition of Spittle

1. 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.

Exact synonyms: Saliva, Spit
Generic synonyms: Secretion
Specialized synonyms: Dribble, Drivel, Drool, Slobber, Tobacco Juice
Group relationships: Salivary Gland
Terms within: Ptyalin
Derivative terms: Salivary, Salivate, Spit

Definition of Spittle

1. n. See Spital.

2. v. t. To dig or stir with a small spade.

3. n. A small sort of spade.

4. n. The thick, moist matter which is secreted by the salivary glands; saliva; spit.

Definition of Spittle

1. Noun. Spit, usually frothy and of a milky coloration. ¹

2. Noun. Something frothy and white that resembles spit. ¹

3. Noun. Spit-up or drool of an infant. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Spittle

1. saliva [n -S] - See also: saliva

Medical Definition of Spittle

1. The thick, moist matter which is secreted by the salivary glands; saliva; spit. Spittle insect. See Cuckoo spit, under Cuckoo. Origin: From Spit to eject from the mouth: cf. Spattle, and AS. Spatl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spittle

spitters
spittest
spitteth
spitting
spitting-cobra
spitting cobra
spitting cobras
spitting distance
spitting distances
spitting image
spitting images
spitting snake
spitting spider
spitting spiders
spittings
spittle (current term)
spittle insect
spittlebug
spittlebugs
spittles
spittly
spittoon
spittoons
spitty
spitwad
spitwads
spitz
spitz dog
spitzer
spitzers

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