Meaning of "salivous" in English

The word "salivous" isn't commonly used in English and its precise definition might vary. However, it generally pertains to anything related to or resembling saliva. It stems from a root that could be linked to salivation or processes involving the secretion of saliva, which is the clear liquid produced in the mouth that aids in digestion and lubrication of food. It's important to note that this term does not appear in many modern English dictionaries and might be considered archaic or specialized in usage.

Meaning of "salivous" in French

In French, the word "salivous" would similarly relate to saliva-related contexts. Although it is not a word typically used in French, its meaning can be inferred as pertaining to or characterized by the presence of saliva. Like in English, such a term could be deemed outdated or too specific for daily conversation. In French conversations, terms like "salivaire" are more commonly used to describe anything pertaining to saliva.

Pronunciation of "salivous" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [səˈlaɪ.vəs]

Pronunciation Variations: There are no well-documented regional variations for the word "salivous" in English, as it is quite rare and limited in usage. The standard pronunciation is typically used.

Pronunciation of "salivous" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [sa.li.vus]

Pronunciation Variations: Similar to English, there are no notable regional variations in French for the term. It should be pronounced as per standard French phonetic rules.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The salivous texture of the candy was unexpected. (La texture salivante du bonbon était inattendue.)
  2. Some animals have naturally salivous mouths to aid in digestion. (Certains animaux ont naturellement la bouche salivante pour faciliter la digestion.)
  3. The chef aimed to create a salivous effect with his new dish. (Le chef avait pour objectif de créer un effet salivant avec son nouveau plat.)
  4. Recently, scientists discovered a plant with unique salivous properties. (Récemment, les scientifiques ont découvert une plante aux propriétés salivantes uniques.)
  5. The discussion about lemons made the salivous reaction in his mouth increase. (La discussion sur les citrons a augmenté la réaction salivante dans sa bouche.)
  6. They tested the salivous properties of various foods in the lab. (Ils ont testé les propriétés salivantes de divers aliments au laboratoire.)
  7. His salivous description of the dish made everyone eager to taste it. (Sa description salivante du plat a rendu tout le monde impatient de le goûter.)
  8. The medication can cause a salivous effect as a side effect. (Le médicament peut provoquer un effet salivant comme effet secondaire.)
  9. The salivous sensation was overwhelming during the sour candy challenge. (La sensation salivante était écrasante lors du défi du bonbon acide.)
  10. The animal's salivous behavior was a sign of its anticipation for food. (Le comportement salivant de l'animal était un signe de son anticipation de la nourriture.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "salivous" in English

Synonyms: salivary, drooling, spittle-related, slobbery, saliva-based.

Antonyms: dry, non-salivary, dehydrated.

Similar Words: wet, moist, juicy, fluid, liquid.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "salivous" in French

Synonyms: salivaire, salivant, relié à la salive.

Antonyms: sec, non-salivaire.

Similar Words: humide, moite, juteux, liquide, fluide.

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