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phthongal
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phthongal, a. [Gr. voice.].
Formed into, or characterized by, voice; vocalized; -- said of all the vowels and the semivowels, also of the vocal or sonant consonants g, d, b, l, r, v, z, etc. [1913 Webster]
phthongal, n.
A vocalized element or letter. [1913 Webster]
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