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tang

6 entries found.


Main Entry:
1tang 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1tang
Pronunciation:
\ˈtaŋ\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse tangi point of land, tang
Date:
15th century
1: a projecting shank, prong, fang, or tongue (as on a knife, file, or sword) to connect with the handle2 a: a sharp distinctive often lingering flavor b: a pungent odor c: something having the effect of a tang (as in stimulation of the senses) <the tang of the autumn air> <add tang to your writing>3 a: a faint suggestion : trace <my comment held a tang of sarcasm> b: a distinguishing characteristic that sets apart or gives a special individuality4: any of various surgeonfishes — compare blue tang
tanged 
          Listen to the pronunciation of tanged \ˈtaŋd\ adjective
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