Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
linguae
Noun
ˈlɪŋɡweɪ
Definition
A plural form of the Latin word for ‘tongue’.
Examples
- The study of the linguae is essential for understanding various language families.
- In biology, different species may have unique linguae adaptations for feeding.
- The linguist examined the various linguae that emerged in the region.
Meaning
Refers to the anatomical or figurative interpretation of ‘tongues’ often used in linguistic and biological contexts.
Synonyms
- tongues
- languages
- dialects
