lahjendust
Lahjendust is a fictional concept used in speculative fiction and in metaphorical discussions of language preservation. It denotes a fine, iridescent dust imagined to result from the persistence of spoken language in the material world, clinging to manuscripts, recordings, and digital artifacts. In its fictional depictions, lahjendust forms when phonetic traces—pitch, rhythm, intonation, and distinctive sounds—interact with the physical substrate, and its properties are said to vary with dialect, language age, and the recording or storage medium.
In narrative contexts, lahjendust serves as a visual and tactile representation of linguistic heritage. It is
Etymology in fictional usage typically blends elements meaning “dialect” or “language” with “dust,” reinforcing the idea
See also: dialectology, language preservation, archival science.