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Definition of linguet in English:

linguet

Pronunciation /ˈlɪŋɡwɪt/

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noun

rare Pharmacology

  • A tablet or other formulation of a drug designed for sublingual administration.

    A trademark in the United States.

Origin

1940s; earliest use found in The Official Gazette. From either lingu- or perhaps classical Latin lingua tongue + -et.