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Lenis

/ˈliːnɪs/

A lenis consonant.

📖 Definitions of "Lenis"

noun
  1. 1

    A lenis consonant.

adjective
  1. 1

    Weakly articulated (of a consonant), hence voiced; especially as compared to the others of a group of homorganic consonants.

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