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noun
An inflammatory condition of the mucous membrane of the tongue, usually on the dorsal surface.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
A tongue affected by this condition.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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History
So called because it gives the tongue a map-like appearance.
Across languages
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