mouthgland
nounUK /ˈmaʊθɡlænd/
US /ˈmaʊθɡlænd/
A mouthgland is a tiny body part in your mouth that makes spit to keep it wet.
The doctor explained that a mouthgland helps keep your mouth moist while you chew.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Any small gland located in or near the oral cavity that secretes fluids.
Researchers studied each mouthgland to understand how saliva is produced.
3. A gland in an insect's mouthparts that produces saliva or digestive fluid.
The insect's mouthgland releases enzymes onto its food before eating.
4. A poetic or informal term for the source of speech or sweet words.
She spoke kind words, as if her mouthgland dripped honey.