Salivation in the mouth, (now rarely) on the teeth, etc., induced by the thought or anticipation of appetizing food. Often in to set the mouth (also…
单词 | θ28042 |
释义 | the world > life > the body > secretory organs > action or process of secreting > secreting spec. > [noun] > secretion of saliva > flowing of saliva in mouth (3) watering1590 Salivation in the mouth, (now rarely) on the teeth, etc., induced by the thought or anticipation of appetizing food. Often in to set the mouth (also… mouth-watering1664 The flowing of saliva into the mouth; (figurative) appetite, desire; an instance of this. Cf. to make a person's mouth water at mouth, n. phrases 2b… teeth-watering1879 (cf. phr. the teeth water at phrases 5g). |
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