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Topic: Culture

linga

IPA: /ˈlɪŋə/

KK: /lɪŋə/

noun

Definition: A variant of a sacred symbol in Hinduism, often representing the god Shiva, typically depicted as a cylindrical stone or object.

Example: In the temple, the linga was beautifully adorned with flowers and offerings.

lingam

IPA: /ˈlɪŋəm/

KK: /lɪŋəm/

noun

Definition: A symbolic representation of a male organ, often worshiped in Hinduism as a sign of the god Shiva and generative power.

Example: The temple featured a beautifully carved lingam, which devotees came to worship.

lingo

IPA: /ˈlɪŋɡoʊ/

KK: /ˈlɪŋɡoʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of language or vocabulary that is specific to a certain group, profession, or interest, often difficult for outsiders to understand.

Example: The doctor used medical lingo that I couldn't follow during the appointment.

lingua

IPA: /ˈlɪŋɡwə/

KK: /ˈlɪŋɡwə/

noun

Definition: A tongue or a similar organ that resembles a tongue.

Example: The doctor examined the patient's lingua to check for any abnormalities.

lingual

IPA: /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

KK: /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the tongue or languages; it can refer to how sounds are produced with the tongue or to aspects of different languages.

Example: The lingual muscles are important for speech and swallowing.

noun

Definition: A sound produced in speech that involves the tongue and other parts of the mouth.

Example: In linguistics, the sounds 't', 'l', and 'n' are examples of lingual sounds.

linguistic

IPA: /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/

KK: /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes anything that is connected to language or the study of languages.

Example: The linguistic diversity in the region is remarkable, with many different languages spoken.

lionise

IPA: //ˈlaɪənaɪz//

KK: /ˈlaɪənaɪz/

verb

Definition: To treat someone as a celebrity or to give them a lot of public attention and admiration.

Example: The media tends to lionise successful athletes, often overlooking their struggles.

lionization

IPA: /ˌlaɪəˈneɪʃən/

KK: /ˌlaɪəˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of treating someone as a celebrity, often with great admiration or excessive praise.

Example: The lionization of the author at the awards ceremony was evident in the way fans clamored for her autograph.

lionize

IPA: /ˈlaɪənaɪz/

KK: /ˈlaɪəˌnaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To treat someone as a famous or important person, often by giving them a lot of attention and praise.

Example: The media tends to lionize celebrities, often overlooking their flaws.

listicle

IPA: /ˈlɪstɪkəl/

KK: /ˈlɪstɪkəl/

noun

Definition: A type of article that presents information in the form of a list, often with brief explanations or descriptions for each item.

Example: I read a great listicle about the best travel destinations for 2023.

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