1. A small, tongue-shaped anatomical structure or projection, especially in zoology and anatomy.
Usage: technical; anatomy; zoology
2. A genus of brachiopods (marine animals) with a shell resembling a small tongue.
Usage: paleontology; biology

Examples

• The lingula of the cerebellum is a small lobe at the front of the cerebellum.
• In anatomical studies, the lingula serves as an important landmark for surgeons.
• Fossil lingulas provide evidence of ancient marine ecosystems.
• The lingula is one of several tongue-shaped structures found in vertebrate anatomy.