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ligula

Syllabification: (lig·u·la)
Pronunciation: /ˈligyələ/

Definition of ligula

noun (plural ligulae /-ˌlē, -ˌlī/)

Entomology
  • the strap-shaped terminal part of an insect’s labium, typically lobed.

Derivatives

ligular

adjective

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin, 'strap'

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