salivary Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to saliva
    • salivary gland

WordNet

Sal"i*va*ry adjective
Etymology
L. salivarius slimy, clammy: cf. F. salivaire.
Definitions
  1. (Physiol.) Of or pertaining to saliva; producing or carrying saliva; as, the salivary ferment; the salivary glands; the salivary ducts, etc.

Webster 1913