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Germanic

adjective

Of or relating to the language of Germans.

Of or pertaining to the ancient Teutons or their languages. Synonym: Teutonic. "Germanic mythology"

noun

A branch of the Indo-European family of languages; members that are spoken currently fall into two major groups: Scandinavian and West Germanic. Synonym: Germanic language.

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