English
Etymology
Latin ligula �strap, spoon�, a variant of lingula �small tongue-shaped object�, itself partly derived from lingere �lick� and partly a diminutive of lingua �tongue�.

Pronunciation
IPA: /'lɪgj�l�/

Noun
ligula

1. a strap or strap-shaped object, especially such a development in plants or insects

#:*1974: He unhasped the ligulae of his haversack, taking out a pair of blue jeans which he tossed to Bruno. � Guy Davenport, Tatlin!

it:ligula
vi:ligula
zh:ligula

• 2007-05-17 07:34 - RobotGMwikt - robot Adding: [[it:ligula]]

Full Revision History