lingual

 
Pronunciation: /ˈlɪŋgw(ə)l/

adjective

technical
  • 1chiefly Anatomy relating to, near, or on the side towards the tongue.
  • (of a sound) formed by the tongue.
  • 2relating to speech or language: his demonstrations of lingual dexterity

Derivatives

lingually

adverb

Origin:

mid 17th century: from medieval Latin lingualis, from Latin lingua 'tongue, language'