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salivary
adjective sal·i·vary \ˈsa-lə-ˌver-ē\
Definition of SALIVARY
: of or relating to saliva or the glands that secrete it; especially : producing or carrying saliva
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First Known Use of SALIVARY
1709
Rhymes with SALIVARY
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SALIVARY Defined for Kids
salivary
adjective sal·i·vary \ˈsa-lə-ˌver-ē\
Definition of SALIVARY for Kids
: of, relating to, or producing saliva <salivary glands>
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salivary
adjective sal·i·vary \ˈsal-ə-ˌver-ē\
Medical Definition of SALIVARY
: of or relating to saliva or the glands that secrete it; especially : producing or carrying saliva
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