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lingulate

Syllabification: (lin·gu·late)
Pronunciation: /ˈliNGgyəˌlāt/
Definition of lingulate

adjective

Botany & Zoology
  • tongue-shaped.
  • Zoology denoting a type of burrowing brachiopod with an inarticulate shell and a long pedicle.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin lingulatus, based on lingua 'tongue', from lingere 'to lick'

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