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lenis
le·nis [ lnəss, láynəss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
pronounced using little breath: describes a consonant produced using little breath and muscle power


noun  (plural le·nes [ lneez ])
Definition:
 
lenis consonant: a consonant that is produced using little breath and muscle power
[Early 20th century. < Latin, "smooth"]
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