lingulate

Adjective

Shaped like a tongue.

ریشه

The word 'lingulate' is derived from the Latin word 'lingua' meaning 'tongue'. The suffix '-ate' is added to form an adjective.

مثال

• The leaves of some plants have a lingulate shape.
• The fossilized lingulate brachiopod resembled a small tongue.
• The lingulate flower petals were vibrant red in color.