lingua (ˈlɪŋɡwə) ![]() | |
| —n , pl -guae | |
| 1. | the technical name for tongue |
| 2. | any tongue-like structure |
| [C17: Latin] | |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
lingua lin·gua (lĭng'gwə)
n. pl. lin·guae (-gwē')
The tongue.
A tonguelike anatomical structure.