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Tongue
The
tongue
is the large bundle of muscles on the floor of the
mouth
that manipulates food for chewing and swallowing.
is one of the organs of
taste
. Much of the surface of the tongue is covered in taste buds.
assists in forming the sounds of
speech
.
also plays a major role in the
tongue kiss
and in
oral sex
.
can be used as synonymous for language. e.g.
mother tongue[?]
.
See also:
Human anatomy
Tongue-twister
Tongue piercing[?]
Tongue splitting
Vocal tract[?]
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