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

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expectorated saliva discharge salival spittle ancient believed cause discharges matter medieval mixed passages physiology respiratory sluggishness

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