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слюна́ — meaning in English

slyuna

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English meaning

  • drivel noun Nonsensical or foolish talk or writing.
  • 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.
  • spittle noun Saliva, especially when it collects visibly, often frothy.

Senses

слюна́ is used for these senses in English:

  • drivel (now, somewhat, rare) Saliva, drool.
  • 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.
  • spit (uncountable) Saliva, especially when expectorated.
  • spittle Spit, usually frothy and of a milky coloration.

drivel — full definition

  1. noun Nonsensical or foolish talk or writing.
  2. verb To talk nonsense or foolishly.

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