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| ver·nac·u·lar [ vər nákyələr ] (plural ver·nac·u·lars) |
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1. ordinary language: the everyday language of the people in a country or region, as distinct from official or formal language
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2. spoken language: the common spoken language of a people, as distinct from formal written or literary language
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3. language of group: the distinctive vocabulary or language of a profession, group, or class
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4. biology common name: a common name of a plant, animal, or other organism, as distinct from its scientific name
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5. architecture ordinary building style: the local architecture of a place or people, especially the architectural style that is used for ordinary houses as opposed to large official or commercial buildings
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| [Early 17th century. < Latin vernaculus "native" < verna "native-born slave"] |
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  ver·nac·u·lar adjective |
| ver·nac·u·lar·ly adverb |
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