in Hindu religion, "phallic emblem under which Siva is worshipped," 1719, from Sanskrit linga (nominative lingam) "mark, token, sign, emblem," a word of unknown origin.
lines
linesman
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lingam
linger
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lingering
lingo
lingua franca
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