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glossa Meaning & Definition

/ˈɡlɒsə/

What Does Glossa Mean?

Glossa is used as a noun meaning The tongue, or lingua, especially of an insect. It can also mean Unintelligible ecstatic speech.

Glossa: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈɡlɒsə/
Synonymstongue, clapper and lingua
Pluralglossae

Glossa Definition (Noun)

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

Synonyms of Glossa

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Word Forms & Grammar

glossa (plural glossae or glossas)

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Origin of Glossa

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

Quick Answers About Glossa

What part of speech is glossa?

Glossa is a noun.

What is another word for glossa?

Words with a similar meaning to glossa include tongue, clapper and lingua. See the full list of glossa synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of glossa?

The plural of glossa is glossae.

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