spit 2
noundomain: body part
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
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
Hypernym
secretion 2
noun
a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
Substance_meronym
ptyalin 1
noun
an amylase secreted in saliva
Part_meronym
salivary gland 1
noun
any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion
EnglishDerivationally related form
spit 1
verb
expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
Hyponym
drool 2
noun
saliva spilling from the mouth
tobacco juice 1
noun
saliva colored brown by tobacco (snuff or chewing tobacco)
Substance_holonym
ptyalin 1
noun
an amylase secreted in saliva
Part_holonym
salivary gland 1
noun
any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion
