Etymological root
*dn̥ǵʰwéh₂s
Proto-Indo-European
Words from this root(3)
language
A1
/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd͡ʒ/
A system of words and grammar used by the people of a particular country or community to communicate.
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tongue
B1
/tʊŋɡ/
The soft, movable organ in the mouth used for tasting, eating, and speaking.
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lingua
C2+
/ˈlɪŋɡwə/
a tongue or tongue-like part; a language (as in lingua franca)
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