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salivaOne entry found. Main Entry: sa·li·va Pronunciation: \sə-ˈlī-və\ Function: noun Etymology: Latin Date: 15th century : a slightly alkaline secretion of water, mucin, protein, salts, and often a starch-splitting enzyme (as ptyalin) that is secreted into the mouth by salivary glands, lubricates ingested food, and often begins the breakdown of starches 
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