ling

Meanings

• noun

  A small, agile primate native to Southeast Asia, also known as a gibbon or a lesser ape.

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Synonyms

glossology , glottology , linguistry , speechlore

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ling
thing , king , ring

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Homophones

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1. ling (en-GB) : a unit of length equal to three inches
   

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Variants

List of all variants of ling that leads to same result
ling , lings , -ling , -lings , ding-a-ling , ding-a-lings , Soong Ai-ling , Soong Ch'ing-ling , Soong Ching-ling , Soong Mei-ling , Nan Ling

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Etymology

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The word 'ling' comes from the Old English word 'lingen,' which means 'to limp' or 'to linger.' However, its current meaning is unrelated to this etymology.

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Trivia

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1. Gibbons are the most agile of all primates, able to swing through the forest canopy with ease.

2. Gibbons have a distinctive call, which can be heard up to a mile away.

3. Gibbons are monogamous and form long-lasting bonds with their mates.

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Related Concepts

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1. gibbon: A primate belonging to the Hylobatidae family, characterized by their long arms and grasping hands and feet.

2. lesser ape: A collective term for the smaller primates in the Superfamily Hominoidea, which includes gibbons and siamangs.

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Culture

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In Chinese culture, 'ling' is a term used in traditional Chinese medicine to refer to the 'spiritual essence' or 'vital energy' of an object or a person.

How to Memorize "ling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, agile primate swinging from tree to tree with long arms and grasping hands and feet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ling' with the image of a gibbon or a small, agile primate.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Little Gibbon' to remember the word 'ling'.

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