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    Prefix: Lingu-

    by Cathy Parkes January 01, 2021 Updated: June 10, 2021

    The root "lingu/o" means "tongue," as in the "sublingual" (under the tongue). I use my tongue to get linguini noodles into my mouth.
    The root "lingu/o" means "tongue," as in the "sublingual" (under the tongue).

    I use my tongue to get linguini noodles into my mouth.
    Cathy Parkes
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