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Historic commandery of China
Langya Commandery (Chinese: 琅邪郡, 琅琊郡) was a commandery in historical China from Qin dynasty to Tang dynasty, located in present-day southeast Shandong
Langya_Commandery
Topics referred to by the same term
Zhejiang, China Langya Commandery (琅邪郡, 琅琊郡), historical commandery in Shandong, China Nirvana in Fire (Chinese: 琅琊榜; pinyin: Lángyá bǎng), 2015 Chinese
Langya
Species of virus
Simplified Chinese (琅琊病毒, Lángyá bìngdú) refers to Langya Commandery, a historical commandery in present-day Shandong, China. Langya virus is classified in
Langya_virus
Historic commandery of China
Kuaiji Commandery (Chinese: t 會稽郡, s 会稽郡, p Kuàijī Jùn), formerly romanized as K'uai-chi Commandery, was a former commandery of China in the area of Hangzhou
Kuaiji_Commandery
Historic commandery of China
part of Langya Commandery. During the Jian'an (建安) era of early 3rd century, Qianzou was transferred to the newly established Chengyang Commandery. Also
Donglai_Commandery
Chinese statesman and strategist (181–234)
Liang). Zhuge Liang's ancestral home was in Yangdu County (陽都縣), Langya Commandery, near present-day Yinan County or Yishui County in Shandong. There
Zhuge_Liang
3rd-century BC Chinese general
territories of Qi were reorganized to form the Qin Empire's Qi and Langya commanderies. Li Xin, alongside Generals Wang Ben and Meng Tian, was also present
Li_Xin_(Qin)
Imperial dynasty in China
clans like the Wang (王) clans of Langya and Taiyuan, the Xie (謝) clan of Chenliu, the Huan (桓) clan of Qiao Commandery, and the Yu (庾) clan of Yingchuan
Jin_dynasty_(266–420)
Qin campaigns to conquer all of China (230–221 BC)
Qi territories were reorganised to form the Qin Empire's Qi and Langya commanderies.[citation needed] In 221 BC, after the conquest of Qi, Ying Zheng
Qin's_wars_of_unification
Notable Chinese family
The Wang clan of Langya (or Langye) (Chinese: 琅琊王氏) was a Chinese clan which gained political prominence during the Han dynasty and became one of the most
Wang_clan_of_Langya
Yangtze Plain. The earlier typical classic examples were migrated Langya Commandery (僑琅琊郡, its original counterpart in modern Linyi, Shandong) within
Migrated provinces, commanderies and counties
Migrated_provinces,_commanderies_and_counties
Surname list
Yi, a branch of the Ge clan originally residing in Zhu County of Langya Commandery (present-day Zhucheng) migrated to Yangdu (陽都, in present-day Yinan)
Zhuge
Historical Chinese province
Nanhai Commandery (Chinese: 南海郡) was an ancient Chinese commandery that existed from the Qin dynasty to the Tang dynasty. At the greatest extent, Nanhai's
Nanhai_Commandery
2nd-century Chinese general and warlord
lived during the late Eastern Han dynasty of China. Liu Xun was from Langya Commandery (琅邪郡), which is around present-day Linyi, Shandong. Sometime towards
Liu_Xun_(warlord)
Shandong) during the Xin and early Eastern Han periods. He was from Langya Commandery in Xu Province. In 22, when Liu Xiu and others revolted against Wang
Zhang_Bu_(warlord)
Korean clan from South Jeolla Province
members was 3316. Their founder was Beom Seung-jo [ja] who was from Langya Commandery in China. He entered Goryeo as a fatherly master of Princess Jeguk
Geumseong_Beom_clan
Chinese Taoist priest (died 200)
Ce under the pretext of deceiving the public. Gan Ji was born in Langya Commandery (琅琊郡, present-day southeastern Shandong). He first lived further in
Gan_Ji
Historical administrative division of China
Shangdang Commandery or Shangdang Prefecture (simplified Chinese: 上党郡; traditional Chinese: 上黨郡; pinyin: Shăngdăng Jùn, also named Shangtang) was an administrative
Shangdang_Commandery
Chinese calligrapher (c. 303 – c. 361)
"Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion"). Born in Langya Commandery (in present-day Linyi, Shandong), Wang fled to southern China in his
Wang_Xizhi
The Xie clan of Chen Commandery (陳郡謝氏) was a prominent clan, originating in Chen Commandery (modern-day Zhoukou, Henan). First rising to prominence in
Xie_clan_of_Chen_Commandery
State of Eastern Wu official (174-241)
ancestral home (and probably birthplace too) was in Yangdu County (陽都縣), Langya Commandery (琅邪郡), which is located in present-day Yinan County or Yishui County
Zhuge_Jin
Cao Wei Empress Dowager (died 230)
161 in Bai Village (白亭), Qi Commandery (in present-day Shandong) although her family was registered in Langya Commandery (in present-day southeastern
Empress_Dowager_Bian
Ancient Chinese political subdivision
Chen Commandery (Chinese: 陳郡) was a Chinese commandery that existed from the late Han dynasty to the Sui dynasty. It was located in present-day eastern
Chen_Commandery
Western Wei general (died 544)
Sheng was born into a Tiele family from Jianshan County (尖山縣), Shenwu Commandery (神武郡; in present-day Shenchi County, Shanxi) as the son of Heba Duba (賀拔度拔)
Heba_Sheng
Historical commandery of China located in present-day southern Hebei province
Commandery (常山郡), or Hengshan Commandery (恒山郡), was a historical commandery of China, located in present-day southern Hebei province. The commandery was
Changshan_Commandery
Kingdom in Imperial China
Lü Clan only one year later. In 180 BC, Liu Ze (劉澤), a former Prince of Langya, was granted the Principality of Yan. Yan's territory and autonomy were
Yan_Kingdom_(Han_dynasty)
Eastern Han dynasty official (died 193)
Qian's biography in Houhanshu wrote that Cao Song was travelling to Langya Commandery to evade chaos. Along the way, he passed by Yinping County (陰平縣; southwest
Cao_Song
Chinese commandery in northern Vietnam
Jiuzhen (Vietnamese: Cửu Chân, Chinese: 九真) was a Chinese commandery within Jiaozhou. It is located in present-day Thanh Hóa Province, Vietnam. Michel
Jiuzhen
Commandery of imperial China
Wu Commandery was a commandery of imperial China. It covers parts of the contemporary Northern Zhejiang and Southern Jiangsu. The capital of Wu commandery
Wu_Commandery
Mid-3rd century Cao Wei general and Western Jin official
Kingdoms period of China. Zhuge Xu was from Yangdu County (陽都縣), Langya Commandery (琅邪郡), which is in present-day Yinan County, Shandong. He was probably
Zhuge_Xu
Area of imperial China in modern Gansu
Longxi Commandery (Chinese: trad. 隴西郡, simp. 陇西郡, Lǒngxījùn) was a commandery of imperial China in present-day Gansu, named due to its location west of
Longxi_Commandery
Historical region of China
‹See RfD› Dai Commandery was a commandery (jùn) of the state of Zhao established c. 300 BC and of northern imperial Chinese dynasties until the time of
Dai_Commandery
Ancient Chinese commandery that situated in Hetao, modern-day Inner Mongolia
Shuofang (Chinese: 朔方) was an ancient Chinese commandery, situated in the Hetao region in modern-day Inner Mongolia near Baotou. First founded by Emperor
Shuofang_Commandery
Historic commandery of China
Nan Commandery (Chinese: 南郡, "Southern Commandery") was a Chinese commandery that existed from the Warring States period to Tang dynasty. Its territories
Nan_Commandery
Historic commandery of China
Dong Commandery (Chinese: 東郡) was a commandery in historical China from the Warring States period to Sui dynasty. Its territories were situated in present-day
Dong_Commandery
Northern Zhou Dynasty minister and Sui Dynasty governor (523–591)
(523–591), courtesy name Zisheng (子升), was a native of Linyi County, Langya Commandery (琅琊郡) (now Shandong Province). He was a minister during the Northern
Yan_Zhiyi
Ancient Chinese political subdivision
Henei Commandery (Chinese: 河內郡) was a commandery of China from Han dynasty to Tang dynasty, located in modern Henan province, to the north of Yellow River
Henei_Commandery
Kingdom of China's Han and Jin dynasties, located in southeastern Shandong
and Chengyang was converted to a commandery. In 37, the commandery was merged into Langya. In 198, Chengyang Commandery was recreated during Cao Cao's rule
Chengyang_Kingdom
1st-century AD Chinese rebel leader against the Xin dynasty
the legitimacy of his rule. Mother Lü lived in Haiqu County (海曲縣), Langya Commandery, in present-day Rizhao, Shandong province. Her family was very wealthy
Mother_Lü
Historic commandery of China
‹See RfD› Guangling Commandery was a historical commandery of China from Han dynasty to Tang dynasty, located in present-day central Jiangsu province in
Guangling_Commandery
Ancient Chinese region
population was 836,070 in 2 AD, in 216,377 households. In Eastern Han, the commandery administered 15 counties, including Huaili, Anling, Pingling, Maoling
Fufeng_(region)
Kingdom that existed from the Chu–Han Contention period to late 2nd century BC
At the time, Qi consisted of seven commanderies, namely Linzi, Boyang, Jibei, Jiaodong, Jiaoxi, Chengyang and Langya. After the death of Emperor Gaozu
Qi_Kingdom_(Han_dynasty)
Chinese Warring States commandery
Yingchuan Commandery (Chinese: 潁川郡) was a Chinese commandery from the Warring States period to Tang dynasty, located in modern central Henan province.
Yingchuan_Commandery
Historical administrative division in Shandong, China
of Tai'an: Xintai Under the administration of Zibo: Yiyuan County Langya Commandery Yizhou Prefecture Shi Weile, ed. (2005). Zhongguo Lishi Diming Da
Yi_Prefecture_(Shandong)
Chinese Eastern Han government official (died 197)
the Three Kingdoms period. Zhuge Xuan was from Yangdu County (陽都縣), Langya Commandery (琅邪郡), which is located in present-day Yinan County or Yishui County
Zhuge_Xuan
Historical region centered on the Chang'an, China
regular commandery, and it governor was known as "grand administrator" (太守). In 583, the commandery was abolished. In 607, however, the commandery system
Jingzhao
Chinese minister
He was a native of Linyi, Langya Commandery. Yan Silu is the son of Yan Zhitui. He is a native of Linyi, Langya Commandery. Yan wrote the preface to his
Yan_Silu
Historical political subdivision in China
Runan Commandery (Chinese: 汝南郡) was a Chinese commandery from Han dynasty to Tang dynasty, located in modern Henan and Anhui provinces. The name referred
Runan_Commandery
Han Zhao general and Qingzhou warlord (died 323)
state by taking Dongping County in 310. He then proceeded to capture Langya Commandery, forcing the regional commander, Gou Chun (苟纯) to hole himself up
Cao_Ni
Historical political subdivision in China
‹See RfD› Yunzhong Commandery was a historical commandery of China. Its territories were located between the Great Wall and Yin Mountains, and correspond
Yunzhong_Commandery
General serving warlord Sun Quan (died c.225)
Three Kingdoms period of China. Xu Sheng was from Ju County (莒縣), Langya Commandery (琅邪郡), which is present-day Ju County, Shandong. When chaos broke
Xu_Sheng
Historical region in Vietnam
northern Vietnam. The kingdom of Nanyue (204–111 BC) set up the Jiaozhi Commandery (Chinese: 交趾郡, 交阯郡; Vietnamese: Quận Giao Chỉ, chữ Hán: 郡交趾) an administrative
Jiaozhi
Historic commandery of China
‹See RfD› Yanmen Commandery was an administrative subdivision (jùn) of the state of Zhao established c. 300 BC and of northern imperial Chinese dynasties
Yanmen_Commandery
Historic commandery of China
Beihai Commandery (Chinese: 北海郡) was a historical commandery of China, located in present-day northern Shandong province. Beihai was created during Emperor
Beihai_Commandery
Duke of Qi
of the Yan army's strength, he stopped his advance once he reached Langya Commandery. Murong Ke remained patient throughout the siege and refused to make
Duan_Kan
Chinese Jin dynasty minister (256-311)
his influential beliefs. Wang Yan was born in Langya commandery as part of the same Wang clan of Langya that his cousin Wang Rong, a member of the famous
Wang_Yan_(Jin_dynasty)
Commandery in imperial China
Liaodong Commandery (Chinese: 遼東郡) was a commandery in imperial China that existed from the Warring States period to the Northern dynasties. It was located
Liaodong_Commandery
3rd century Eastern Wu general and politician
being from Yangdu County (present-day Yishui, Shandong Province), Langya Commandery. His father, Zhuge Dan, held important appointments in the Wei government
Zhuge_Jing
District in Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
Jin dynasty. It was previously an entity under the jurisdiction of Langya Commandery between its establishment by the Qin dynasty in 221 BC and 198 AD
Ganyu,_Lianyungang
Ancient Chinese political subdivision
Hongnong Commandery (Chinese: 弘農郡), also known as Hengnong Commandery (Chinese: 恒農郡), was a commandery of China from Han dynasty to Tang dynasty, located
Hongnong_Commandery
Historic commandery of China
Jiyin Commandery (Chinese: 濟陰郡) was a commandery in historical China from Han dynasty to Tang dynasty, located in what is now southwestern Shandong province
Jiyin_Commandery
or zhou), commanderies (jun) and counties (xian). The early Han dynasty inherited a two-tiered system of government composed of commanderies and counties
List of provinces and commanderies of the Han dynasty
List_of_provinces_and_commanderies_of_the_Han_dynasty
Late 2nd/early 3rd century Chinese general
campaign and instead camped at Kaiyang County (開陽) in the north of Langya Commandery. It was around this time that Zang Ba gained the nickname "Outlaw
Zang_Ba
Yan Youqin (顏游秦), courtesy name Youdao (有道), native of Linyi, Langya Commandery, was a politician who lived during the Sui dynasty and the Tang dynasty
Yan_Youqin
Chinese Jin dynasty official (died Jan 313)
Chen Min's rebellion in 307. In his final years, he served the Prince of Langya and future founding emperor of the Eastern Jin, Sima Rui, helping him lay
Gu_Rong
Historical commandery of China
The Qi Commandery (Chinese: 齊郡) was a historical commandery of China, located in what is now central Shandong. The commandery was established in the Qin
Qi_Commandery
Historic commandery of China
Shanyang Commandery (Chinese: 山陽郡) was a historical commandery in China, located in present-day southern Shandong province. In the early Han dynasty,
Shanyang_Commandery
Historical political subdivision in China
Qinghe Commandery (Chinese: 清河郡) was a historical commandery of China, located in present-day southern Hebei and western Shandong. The commandery was established
Qinghe_Commandery
Ancient Chinese political subdivision
Lu Commandery (Chinese: 魯郡) was a Chinese commandery that existed from Han dynasty to Tang dynasty. It was located in present-day southern Shandong province
Lu_Commandery
Historic commandery of China
Le'an Commandery (Chinese: 樂安郡) was a historical commandery in China, located in present-day central and northern Shandong. The commandery was established
Le'an_Commandery
Chinese Jin and Later Zhao dynasties official (273-333)
Prince of Langya and future Emperor Yuan of Jin, Sima Rui, who played a pivotal role in his plans to weaken the powerful Wang clan of Langya. In 322, Wang
Liu_Wei_(Jin_dynasty)
Historical political subdivision in China
Xihe Commandery (Chinese: 西河郡) was a historical commandery of China, located in modern northern Shanxi and part of Inner Mongolia. The name "Xihe" referred
Xihe_Commandery
Ancient Chinese political subdivision
Shanggu Commandery (Chinese: 上谷郡) was a commandery in imperial China from the Warring States period to Tang dynasty. It was located in present-day Hebei
Shanggu_Commandery
Historical political subdivision in China
Bohai Commandery (勃海郡 or 渤海郡) was a commandery of China from Han dynasty to Tang dynasty. It was centered around modern southern Hebei province. The commandery
Bohai_Commandery
Ancient Chinese political subdivision
Pei Commandery (Chinese: 沛郡) was a Chinese commandery from Han dynasty to Northern Qi dynasty. Its territory was located in present-day northern Anhui
Pei_Commandery
Jin dynasty general (died 328)
the Prince of Langya, Sima Rui appointed him as Champion General, Administrator of Hedong and Chief Controller of the three commanderies of Hedong, Henan
Wei_Gai
Chinese administrative district
Beidi Commandery (Chinese: 北地郡; lit. 'Northern Land') was a commandery of the Qin and Han dynasties of China, located in what is now Ningxia. Its seat
Beidi_Commandery
2nd-century Eastern Han dynasty scholar
replaced by the Book of the Later Han. Fu Wuji was born in Dongwu, Langya Commandery (modern-day Zhucheng, Shandong). His father, Fu Chen [zh], was recorded
Fu_Wuji
Ancient Chinese political subdivision
Liaoxi Commandery (Chinese: 遼西郡) was a commandery in imperial China from the Warring States period to Tang dynasty. It was located in modern eastern Hebei
Liaoxi_Commandery
Commandery in China from Han dynasty to Tang dynasty
Henan Commandery (Chinese: 河南郡) was a commandery in China from Han dynasty to Tang dynasty, located in modern northern Henan province. During the reign
Henan_Commandery
One of the Four Commanderies of the Han dynasty in Korea
The Lelang Commandery was a commandery of the Han dynasty established in Old Chosŏn after defeating the Wiman dynasty in 108 BCE and lasted until Goguryeo
Lelang_Commandery
calligrapher Wang Xizhi. Wang Huizhi was born into the Wang clan of Langya Commandery (modern Linyi, Shandong). Initially entering officialdom through hereditary
Wang_Huizhi
Historic commandery of China
Pengcheng Commandery was a historical commandery of China from Han dynasty to Tang dynasty, centered in Pengcheng (present-day Xuzhou). In the early Han
Pengcheng_Commandery
Southern Qi Dynasty crown prince (458-493)
kindness and respect. Consorts and Issue: Empress Wen'an, of the Wang clan of Langya (文安皇后 琊瑯王氏; 455–512), personal name Baoming (寶明) Xiao Zhaoye, Prince Yulin
Xiao_Zhangmao
Ancient Chinese region
In Cao Wei, Zuo Pingyi was renamed Pingyi Commandery (馮翊郡). 8 counties were administered by the commandery by late Western Jin. It was further divided
Pingyi_(region)
Chinese Jin dynasty official and rebel (died 310)
Wang Dun was able to escape to Jianye, where he informed the Prince of Langya, Sima Rui about the matter. Qian Hui killed the colonel of logistical affairs
Qian_Hui
Historical commandery of China
Jinan Commandery (Chinese: 濟南郡) was a commandery in historical China, located in what is now central Shandong province. Jinan was established in early
Jinan_Commandery
Vietnamese: Nhật Nam), also rendered as Jih-nan, was the southernmost commandery of the Chinese Han dynasty. It was located in the central area of modern-day
Rinan
Chinese Cao Wei general (190-261)
realising that he was not interested in the job. He then went to Langya Commandery (琅邪郡; around present-day Linyi, Shandong) for further studies under
Wang_Ji_(Three_Kingdoms)
Historic commandery of China
Xindu Commandery (Chinese: 信都郡) was a historical commandery of China, located in modern southern Hebei. The commandery was created in early Western Han
Xindu_Commandery
a Mou township (牟郷) in the eastern part of Yangdu district (陽都縣), Langya Commandery (琅邪[郡]), corresponding to present-day Yishui County, Shandong province
Genmou
Historical political subdivision in China
Wuyuan Commandery (Chinese: 五原郡) was a historical commandery of China, located in the eastern Hetao region. The commandery sat near the modern city of
Wuyuan_Commandery
Historic commandery of China
Hedong Commandery (simplified Chinese: 河东郡; traditional Chinese: 河東郡; pinyin: Hédōng Jùn) was a commandery of the Qin and Han dynasties of China. It was
Hedong_Commandery
Ancient Chinese political subdivision
Zhuo Commandery (Chinese: 涿郡) or Fanyang Commandery (Chinese: 范陽郡) was a commandery in imperial China from the Han dynasty to the Tang dynasty, located
Zhuo_Commandery
County in Shandong, People's Republic of China
During the Sui dynasty, the region belonged to Junan County of Yizhou (Langya Commandery). In the Tang dynasty, it was administered under Junan County of Mizhou
Junan_County
Historical commandery of China
Pingyuan Commandery (Chinese: 平原郡) was a historical commandery of China, existing from Han dynasty to Tang dynasty. It was centered around present-day
Pingyuan_Commandery
Fall of Western Jin capital to Han-Zhao (316)
January 317, when Emperor Min's surrender became known to the Prince of Langya, Sima Rui at Jiankang, he initially declared that he would launch a northern
Fall_of_Chang'an
Jin dynasty official (258 - 313)
"Three Pacifications of Jiangnan" (三定江南). His deeds allowed the Prince of Langya and future Emperor Yuan of Jin, Sima Rui to settle in the Jiangnan, but
Zhou_Qi_(Jin_dynasty)
Chinese senior official of Cao Wei and Western Jin (184–268)
They fled from their home in Langya Commandery (琅邪郡; around present-day Linyi, Shandong) and headed south to Lujiang Commandery (廬江郡; around present-day Lu'an
Wang_Xiang
Commandery from Qin to Tang dynasties
Donghai Commandery (Chinese: 東海郡) was a historical commandery of China from the Qin dynasty to the Tang dynasty. It was located in present-day southern
Donghai_Commandery
LANGYA COMMANDERY
LANGYA COMMANDERY
Girl/Female
Assamese, Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Intellect; Wife of Surya Dev
Girl/Female
Hindu
Auspicious, Before morning
Girl/Female
Indian
Lord Hanuman (Son of Anjani)
Girl/Female
Indian
Dark lipped
Girl/Female
Hindu
Bracelet
Female
Hebrew
(×—Ö·× Ö´×™Ö¼Ö¸×”) Variant spelling of Hebrew Chaniya, HANIYA means "encampment, resting place."
Girl/Female
Spanish American
Victorious one. Derived from Victoria. Singer LaToya Jackson.
Female
English
Elaborated form of English Toya, probably LATOYA means "toy."
Surname or Lastname
English, German (Langmann) and Jewish (Ashkenazic)
English, German (Langmann) and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : nickname for a tall person (see Lang).
Girl/Female
Indian
God has shown favour
Boy/Male
Indian
Successful
Boy/Male
Australian, Scandinavian
Tall Man; Form of Lang
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Dark lipped
Female
Hebrew
Variant spelling of Hebrew Danya, DANIYA means "judge."
Girl/Female
Hindu
Dance performed by Goddess Parvati
Girl/Female
Muslim
The best
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of various places so called. Most, as for example those in Dorset, Norfolk, Rutland, and Suffolk, were named from Old English lang ‘long’ + hÄm ‘homestead’, ‘enclosure’; but one in Essex is recorded in Domesday Book as Laingaham, from Old English LÄhhingahÄm ‘homestead of the people of Lahha’, and one in Lincolnshire originally had as its second element Old Norse holmr ‘island’.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Moment
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Of the Ganga
LANGYA COMMANDERY
LANGYA COMMANDERY
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place so called in Northumberland.
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil
Waiting; Wait
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Without Fear; Fearless
Girl/Female
Tamil
Boy/Male
Tamil
India, Star
Female
Persian/Iranian
Persian form of Avestan Ameretat, AMARDAD means "immortality." In Zoroastrian mythology, this is the name of a goddess of immortality.
Girl/Female
German
Strong.
Girl/Female
Hindu
She is great, Sweet sound, Pea-hen
Boy/Male
Russian
Defender of man.
Male
Greek
(ΚυÏιάκος) Greek name KYRIAKOS means "of the lord."
LANGYA COMMANDERY
LANGYA COMMANDERY
LANGYA COMMANDERY
LANGYA COMMANDERY
LANGYA COMMANDERY
n.
The condition or quality of being mangy.
superl.
Diseased with the scab, or mange; mangy.
a.
Slangy.
n.
A median process of the labium, at the under side of the mouth in insects, and serving as a tongue.
n.
One of several species of East Indian and Asiatic fresh-water fishes of the genus Ophiocephalus, remarkable for their power of living out of water, and for their tenacity of life; -- called also walking fishes.
a.
Mangy; scabby; hence, mean; paltry; troublesome.
n.
The Provencal language. See Langue d'oc.
n.
A mangy or scabby creature.
a.
Mangy.
n.
A tongue.
n.
Quality of being slangy.
n.
The condition or quality or being lanky.
adv.
In a mangy manner; scabbily.
n.
A wolf (Canis pallipes), found in India, allied to the jackal.
n.
The lingua of an insect.
n.
A curious colubriform snake of the genus Xyphorhynchus, from Madagascar. It is brownish red, and its nose is prolonged in the form of a sharp blade.
pl.
of Lingua
a.
Of or pertaining to slang; of the nature of slang; disposed to use slang.
n.
The tongue, or lingua, of an insect. See Hymenoptera.