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ptyalize

ptya·lize

uncommon rare

verb

1.

expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth

  • “The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer”
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From Ancient Greek πτυαλίζω (ptualízō, “salivate”).

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