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latten

noun lat·ten \ˈla-tən\

Definition of LATTEN

:  a yellow alloy identical to or resembling brass typically hammered into thin sheets and formerly much used for church utensils
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Origin of LATTEN

Middle English laton, from Anglo-French
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with LATTEN

batten, fatten, flatten, gratin, Grattan, Latin, matin, paten, patten, Patton, platan, platen, ratton, satin, statin

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  2. black latten
  3. white latten
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