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Definition of lingua

lingua

/ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/
lin · gua
Adverb:lingually
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Plural:linguae
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Adjective:lingual
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• noun

1

In anatomy and zoology, the tongue or a tongue-like organ, especially the median lobe of the labium or hypopharynx in certain insects.

Example

"Under the microscope, the entomologist examined the structure of the insect's lingua to classify the specimen."

2

A language or mode of speech, especially when used as a shared medium of communication.

Example

"The port merchants relied on a simplified trade lingua to negotiate prices across cultural boundaries."

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• Nearby Words

lingeringly
lingo
lingonberry
lingua
lingual
linguica
linguine

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from Latin lingua ('tongue, speech, language'), from Old Latin dingua, sharing a Proto-Indo-European root with Old English tunge ('tongue').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lingua. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lingua
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