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languet

American

[lang-gwet] / ˈlæŋ gwɛt /

noun

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

languet British

/ ˈlæŋɡwɛt /

noun

rare anything resembling a tongue in shape or function

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Etymology

Origin of languet

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

Example Sentences

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Post ejus interitum omnis nostra juventus languet, deliciis plus dedita quàm deceret: nec perinde, ac debuerat, in laudis et gloriae cupiditate versatur.

From The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 3 by Prescott, William Hickling

He needs must go that the devil drives: Sic virtus sine censu languet.

From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 9 by Various

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