Saliva
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The clear watery fluid produced by the salivary glands in the mouth, which moistens food and initiates the digestion of starches.
“The aroma of fresh bread caused saliva to gather in her mouth before she had even tasted a bite.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/səˈlaɪvə/
Syllables
sa·li·va
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Contains A, I, A as vowels and ends in A. Excellent for testing multiple vowels in a single Wordle guess.
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