salivation
[ sal-uh-vey-shuhn ]
/ ˌsæl əˈveɪ ʃən /
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noun
the act or process of salivating.
an abnormally abundant flow of saliva; ptyalism.
mercurial poisoning.
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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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OTHER WORDS FROM salivation
hy·per·sal·i·va·tion, nounWords nearby salivation
salivary duct, salivary fistula, salivary gland, salivary glands, salivate, salivation, salivator, Salk, Salk vaccine, salle à manger, sallee
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Medical definitions for salivation
salivation
[ săl′ə-vā′shən ]
n.
The act or process of secreting saliva.
ptyalism
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