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That which is expectorated; a salival discharge; spittle; saliva.

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  1. n. That which is expectorated; a salival discharge; spittle; saliva.
  2. n. expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness
  3. That which is expectorated; a salival discharge; spittle; saliva.
  4. That which is expectorated; a salival discharge; spittle;saliva.
  5. n:100 n expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness