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glossa

Glossa (noun) means the tongue, or lingua, especially of an insect.

noun
1
The tongue, or lingua, especially of an insect.
2
Unintelligible ecstatic speech.
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Etymology

From the Ancient Greek γλῶσσᾰ (glôssă, “tongue”). Doublet of gloss.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of glossa?

"glossa" (noun) means the tongue, or lingua, especially of an insect.

What are the different meanings of glossa?

"glossa" has 2 main meanings: 1. The tongue, or lingua, especially of an insect; 2. Unintelligible ecstatic speech.

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