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ling

 

[ lษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

language

The system of communication in speech and writing that is used by people of a particular country or area.

Synonyms

language, tongue, vernacular

Examples of usage

  • English is the lingua franca of international business.
  • She studied several foreign lings in school.
Context #2 | Noun

fish

A European freshwater fish related to the burbot.

Synonyms

burbot, eelpout

Examples of usage

  • The ling is a popular catch for anglers.
  • The ling has a slender body and long whisker-like sensory organs.

Translations

Translations of the word "ling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lรญngua

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ€เคญ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zunge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lidah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะทะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jฤ™zyk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ˆŒ (ใ—ใŸ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท langue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lengua

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุณุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jazyk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jazyk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ˆŒๅคด (shรฉtou)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jezik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tunga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lengua

Etymology

The word 'ling' has Old Norse origins, coming from the word 'langa', meaning 'long'. It was first used in English in the 14th century to refer to a long, slender fish. Over time, it also came to be used to refer to language or speech, likely due to the long history of language being associated with communication.

See also: linger, lingerie, lingo.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,167, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.