Saliva vs. Gleek

Salivanoun

(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.

Salivanoun

The secretion from the salivary glands.

Salivanoun

a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches

Salivanoun

watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands, providing lubrication for chewing and swallowing, and aiding digestion.

Saliva

Saliva (commonly referred to as spit) is an extracellular fluid produced and secreted by salivary glands in the mouth. In humans, saliva is 98% water plus electrolytes, mucus, white blood cells, epithelial cells (from which DNA can be extracted), enzymes (such as amylase and lipase), antimicrobial agents such as secretory IgA, and lysozymes.The enzymes found in saliva are essential in beginning the process of digestion of dietary starches and fats.

Gleeknoun

(uncountable) A once-popular game of cards played by three people.

Gleeknoun

(countable) Three of the same cards held in one hand; three of a kind.

Gleeknoun

A jest or scoff; trick or deception.

Gleeknoun

An enticing glance or look.

Gleeknoun

(informal) A stream of saliva from a person's mouth.

Gleeknoun

(slang) A geek who is involved in a glee club, choir, or singing.

Gleekverb

To ridicule, or mock; to make sport of.

Gleekverb

To jest.

Gleekverb

To pass time frivolously.

Gleekverb

(informal) To discharge a long, thin stream of liquid (including saliva) through the teeth or from under the tongue, sometimes by pressing the tongue against the salivary glands.

Gleeknoun

A jest or scoff; a trick or deception.

Gleeknoun

An enticing look or glance.

Gleeknoun

A game at cards, once popular, played by three persons.

Gleeknoun

Three of the same cards held in the same hand; - hence, three of anything.

Gleekverb

To make sport; to gibe; to sneer; to spend time idly.