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spittle

noun spit·tle \ˈspi-t^əl\

: the liquid produced in your mouth : saliva or spit

Full Definition of SPITTLE

: saliva

: ⁴spit 1b(1)

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Origin of SPITTLE

Middle English spetil, from Old English spǣtl; akin to Old English spittan to spit

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to SPITTLE

Synonyms: drool, slaver, slobber, spit, saliva

Rhymes with SPITTLE

brittle, kittle, little, skittle, spital, tittle, victual, whittle, wittol

SPITTLE Defined for Kids

spittle

noun spit·tle \ˈspi-t^əl\

Definition of SPITTLE for Kids

: saliva

: ²spit 3

Medical Dictionary

spittle

noun spit·tle \ˈspit-^əl\

Medical Definition of SPITTLE

: saliva

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