Definition of lingual
1a : of, relating to, or resembling the tongueb : lying near or next to the tongue; especially : relating to or being the surface of tooth next to the tonguec : produced by the tongue
2 : linguistic
lingually
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Origin and Etymology of lingual
Latin lingua
First Known Use: 1650
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