Word: salivalike
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sa
li
va
like
Definition: Resembling or characteristic of saliva.
Morphemes:
Affix: saliva
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: 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.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: salīva
Language: la
Decoded: saliva
Meaning: spittle
Affix: -like
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Having some of the characteristics of (used to form adjectives from nouns).