Word: salivator
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sal
i
va
tor
Definition: An agent which causes salivation.
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: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a thing characterised by the specified thing
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.