languet

lan·guet

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lang-gwet]
- /ˈlæŋ gwɛt/
- /lˈaŋt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lang-gwet]
- /ˈlæŋ gwɛt/

Definitions of languet word

noun languet any of various small tongue-shaped parts, processes, or projections. 1
noun languet A tongue-shaped implement, specifically:. 1
noun languet anything resembling a tongue in shape or function 0
noun languet a thing or part resembling the tongue in shape or use 0

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Origin of languet

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Middle French languete, diminutive of langue tongue; see -et

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Parts of speech for Languet

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Languet

languet popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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languet usage trend in Literature

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