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Definition of linguate in English:

linguate

adjective

  • Tongue-shaped. In later use chiefly Archaeology with reference to flint tools or weapons.

Pronunciation

linguate

/ˈlɪŋɡweɪt/ /ˈlɪŋɡwət/

noun

Archaeology

  • A tongue-shaped flint tool or weapon.

Pronunciation

linguate

/ˈlɪŋɡweɪt/ /ˈlɪŋɡwət/

Origin

Mid 19th century. From post-classical Latin linguatus tongue-shaped, earlier in sense ‘eloquent’ (early 3rd century in Tertullian) from classical Latin lingua tongue + -ātus.