languet

[ lang-gwet ]

noun

1. any of various small tongue-shaped parts, processes, or projections.

languet

/ ˈlæŋɡwɛt /

noun

1. rare.
   anything resembling a tongue in shape or function

Word History and Origins

Origin of languet¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of languet¹

C15: from Old French languette, diminutive of langue tongue

Example Sentences

I should add, that on Languet's death, his property passed into the hands of his friend Du Plessis.

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The work has been frequently reprinted, the Leipzig edition containing a life of Languet by Treitschke.

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Why should my good Languet have grudged me my retirement, and rejoice that I have again gone forth into the troublesome world.

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The authorship of the work by which Languet is best known has been disputed.

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A Latin version, but out of its chronological position in Languet, Epist.

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