(n) a small salivary gland that produces mucin (the viscous component of saliva); in human beings it is located on either side of the mouth under the tongue, Syn. sublingual salivary gland
a. [ L. salivarius slimy, clammy: cf. F. salivaire. ] (Physiol.) Of or pertaining to saliva; producing or carrying saliva; as, the salivary ferment; the salivary glands; the salivary ducts, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]