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Spittle vs Mucus - What's the difference?

spittle | mucus |

As nouns the difference between spittle and mucus

is that spittle is spit, usually frothy and of a milky coloration while mucus is (physiology) a slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.

As a verb spittle

is to dig or stir with a small spade.

spittle

English

Noun

(-)
  • Spit, usually frothy and of a milky coloration.
  • Something frothy and white that resembles spit.
  • Spit-up or drool of an infant.
  • A small sort of spade.
  • * (rfdate), George Herbert, The Thanksgiving :
  • "I'll build a spittle, or mend common ways..."

    Derived terms

    * lickspittle * spittly

    Verb

    (spittl)
  • To dig or stir with a small spade.
  • Anagrams

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    mucus

    English

    (wikipedia mucus)

    Noun

    (-)
  • (physiology) A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.
  • Hyponyms

    * phlegm * rheum

    Derived terms

    * mucoid * mucoidal * mucous * mucilaginous