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Definition of linguapalatal in English:

linguapalatal

Pronunciation /ˌlɪŋɡwəˈpalətl/ /ˌlɪŋɡwəpəˈleɪtl/

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adjective

Phonetics

  • Relating to or formed by the tongue and palate; specifically (of a speech sound) = "palatal".

noun

Phonetics

  • A speech sound formed in this way; specifically = "palatal".

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Wilkins (1614–1672), theologian and natural philosopher.