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
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
Jan 1, 2010
reddragon commented on the word effect
Use this incorrectly and you'll often be labeled illiterate.
Dec 19, 2009