Definition of "Erlang"

Erlang

/ˈɜːrlæŋ/

proper noun
1. (computer languages) A functional programming language designed for highly concurrent and fault-tolerant applications.
  Quotations
  If you need to wring out every drop of performance on a complex task, or want to avoid rewriting a library written in a language other than Erlang, you'll want to explore Erlang's tools for connecting with other programming languages.
  2017, Simon St. Laurent, Introducing Erlang: Getting Started in Functional Programming, O'Reilly, page 172