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: produced with the blade of the tongue (such as \sh\, \zh\, \ch\, \j\, or \y\) compare apical

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of laminal was in 1825

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“Laminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminal. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

Medical Definition

laminal

adjective
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