Lengua

American  

[leng-gwuh] / ˈlɛŋ gwə /

noun

1. a member of a group of Indian peoples living in the Gran Chaco area of Paraguay.

2. any of several languages spoken by these peoples.

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Etymology

Origin of Lengua

1820–25; < Spanish; literally, tongue, referring to their custom of wearing labrets

Example Sentences

The campaign — starring funk musician Bootsy Collins, joined by his wife, Patti, and grandson Vincent, and musician Babyxsosa — was photographed by Lengua and styled by Haley Wollens.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2023

One of the most buzzed-about new restaurants in town, Lengua Madre, pays homage to the chef Ana Castro’s family roots in Mexico City.

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2022

For kids who were already struggling — they had family conflict or mental health concerns — “the pandemic clearly exacerbated those,” issues, Lengua said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2021

Lengua, or beef tongue, simmered until it’s the consistency of foie gras.

From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2020

Pio Perez spells the word anahté, Diccionario de la Lengua Maya, s. v. following a MS. of the last century, given in the Codice Perez.

From The Maya Chronicles Brinton's Library Of Aboriginal American Literature, Number 1 by Brinton, Daniel Garrison