Word info

Parseltongue

Proper noun

Meaning

parseltongue

A fictional language of snakes in the Harry Potter universe.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 17 In his second year at Hogwarts, Harry uses Parseltongue to open the chamber and destroys the diary containing the embodied memory of a 16-year-old Tom Riddle from his own days at Hogwarts. Source: Internet

Dumbledore is known to be able to understand Mermish and Gobbledegook (Goblin language) and Parseltongue. Source: Internet

Ron opens the door (despite not speaking Parseltongue) by imitating sounds he heard Harry use to open Slytherin's locket. Source: Internet

The Gaunt family speak Parseltongue among themselves. Source: Internet

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