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reddragon commented on the word PLANGENT
Main Entry: plan·gent
Pronunciation: \-jənt\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin plangent-, plangens, present participle of plangere to strike, lament — more at plaint
Date: 1858
1 : having a loud reverberating sound 2 : having an expressive and especially plaintive quality — plan·gent·ly adverb
2 : having an expressive and especially plaintive quality
— plan·gent·ly adverb
January 2, 2010
reddragon commented on the word PLANGENT
Main Entry: plan·gent
Pronunciation: \-jənt\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin plangent-, plangens, present participle of plangere to strike, lament — more at plaint
Date: 1858
1 : having a loud reverberating sound
2 : having an expressive and especially plaintive quality
— plan·gent·ly adverb
January 2, 2010