birth tongue

A form of birthtongue — One's first language, learnt in early childhood; native language.

Meanings

nounbirth tongue (plural birth tongues)

plural birth tongues

  1. alternativeAlternative form of birthtongue.
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APA

birth tongue. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/birth%20tongue

MLA

“birth tongue.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/birth%20tongue. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “birth tongue,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/birth%20tongue.

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