[ˈliːnɪs], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a consonant, especially a voiced consonant) weakly articulated, especially denoting the less or least strongly articulated of two or more similar consonants


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century: from Latin, literally ‘mild, gentle’

[ˈliːnɪs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a lenis consonant


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century: from Latin, literally ‘mild, gentle’