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What is another word for tongue?

There isn't one perfect synonym for "tongue" because it can refer to several things. Here are some options depending on the context:

For the organ in your mouth:

* Lingua (formal, scientific)

* Glossa (formal, scientific)

* Palate (can refer to the roof of the mouth, but sometimes used to mean "tongue")

* Mouth (broadly, referring to the whole organ)

For the language someone speaks:

* Dialect

* Lingo

* Vernacular

* Idiom

For the "tongue" of a shoe:

* Lapping

* Tab

* Strap

For the "tongue" of a bell:

* Clapper

* Hammer

For the "tongue" of a buckle:

* Pin

* Tongue (this is actually the most common term for this)

To get a more accurate synonym, please provide the context of how you're using the word "tongue".

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