linguiform

/lɪngˈɡwɪəfɔrm/ or /lɪŋˈɡwɪfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

shaped like a tongue or resembling a tongue in shape

“The linguiform shape of the flag made it easily recognizable from a distance.”

2. noun

a part of an organism, especially a plant, that resembles a tongue

“The linguiform appendage on the leaf helped the plant to absorb water.”

Synonyms

  • tongue-shaped
  • tonguelike

Antonyms

  • labial
  • lip-shaped