lingua
noun
the tongue or a part like a tongue.
linguae
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pluralof lingua.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Reminded that technically the war was over for Russia, Kisselev confessed a "lapsus linguae."
From Time Magazine Archive
Even a lapsus linguae, "you uns." was unmistakable amidst the high-flown periods.
From Una Of The Hill Country 1911 by Mary Noailles Murfree
Tom grinned—but seeing no one stir, "Another lapsus linguae, sir!"
From The Canadian Elocutionist by Anna Kelsey Howard
"Where is he going?" was Warren's lapsus linguae, at this bit of news.
From The Voice on the Wire by Eustace Hale Ball
"Then jump right in here and I'll drive you to her," said the boy, without running the risk of another lapsus linguae.
From Janice Day the Young Homemaker by Helen Beecher Long
