Father tongue Uncommon

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

A separate language for expressing ideas, as opposed to the vernacular (mother tongue) which is employed for everyday speech.

See Also

idea fluent father educated everyday speak dialect formal

Related Terms

idea fluent father educated everyday speak dialect formal mother tongue second language mother language differ book vernacular education

Rhyming Words

gue ague orgue bogue vogue logue gigue digue segue cogue rogue hogue fugue hague togue vague pogue argue bague coigue

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