Lingual Definition & Meaning

lingual
adjective
  1. consisting of or related to language; "linguistic behavior"; "a linguistic atlas"; "lingual diversity"
  2. pertaining to or resembling or lying near the tongue; "lingual inflammation"; "the lingual surface of the teeth"
noun
  1. a consonant that is produced with the tongue and other speech organs

"Lingual" in song lyrics

See how lingual is used in real songs:

  • "multi lingual"
    AOL — AOL

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