spittle
Spit, usually frothy and of a milky colorationSpit, usually frothy and of a milky coloration.
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Examples
4 sentencesTommy left some spittle on the table.
The globule of spittle emerged between his lips.
ruКапелька слюны появилась между его губ. — RusVictoric1993
This type of bug will cover itself in its own foamy spittle while it feeds.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)Spit, usually frothy and of a milky coloration.
Spucke
слюна́sljuná, плево́кplevók
слинаslyna
(countable, uncountable)Something frothy and white that resembles spit.
(countable, uncountable)Spit-up or drool of an infant.
(countable, uncountable)A small sort of spade.
- 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
Origin
Alteration of dialectal spattle (by association with spit (noun)), from Old English spātl,Alteration of dialectal spattle (by association with spit (noun)), from Old English spātl, which is related to spǣtan (whence spit (verb)).
Representing a frequentative form of spit (“a spade's depth”), equivalent to spit + -le.
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Forms
plural: spittlesSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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