VerbarMedia
n.
One of the sonant mutes β, δ, γ ( b , d , g ), in Greek, or of their equivalents in other languages, so named as intermediate between the tenues , π, τ, κ ( p , t , k ), and the aspiratæ (aspirates) φ, θ, χ ( ph or f , th , ch ). Also called middle mute , or medial , and sometimes soft mute .
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