Main Entry: lin·gual

Pronunciation: \ˈliŋ-gwəl also ˈliŋ-gyə-wəl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin lingua

Date: 1650

1 a : of, relating to, or resembling the tongue b : lying near or next to the tongue; especially : relating to or being the surface of tooth next to the tongue c : produced by the tongue
2 : linguistic

— lin·gual·ly adverb