Speichel — meaning in English

English meaning

• drool verb To let saliva trickle from the mouth, often in anticipation of food.
• saliva noun The watery fluid produced in the mouth that keeps it moist, helps you chew and swallow, and starts breaking down food.
• spit noun A thin rod used to skewer and rotate meat while it cooks over a fire.

Senses

Speichel is used for these senses in English:

• drool Saliva trickling from the mouth.
• saliva (physiology) A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.
• salivary Relating to saliva.
• spit (uncountable) Saliva, especially when expectorated.

drool — full definition

1. verb To let saliva trickle from the mouth, often in anticipation of food.
2. verb To react to something with uncontrolled desire or admiration.

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