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tang

UK/tæŋ/ US/tɑːŋ/ fairly common

noun

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the imperial dynasty of China from 618 to 907

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any of various coarse seaweeds

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any of various kelps especially of the genus Laminaria

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From Middle English tange, variant of tonge (“tongs, fang”), from Old Norse tangi (“pointed metal tool”), perhaps related to Old Norse tunga (“tongue”). But see also Middle Dutch tanger (“sharp, tart, pinching”).

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  • tang button

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