Definitions for ligule
ˈlɪg yulligule

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ligulenoun

   (botany) any appendage to a plant that is shaped like a strap

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ligulenoun

   A strap-shaped structure.

2. ligulenoun

   A portion of a leaf found at the base of the petiole, when present.

3. ligulenoun

   In many grasses (Poaceae) and some sedges (Cyperaceae), the membranous appendage or ring of hairs projecting from the inner side of a leaf at the junction between the blade and the sheath.

4. Etymology: From ligula, diminutive of liga

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ligule

   A ligule (from Latin: ligula "strap", variant of lingula, from lingua "tongue") is a thin outgrowth at the junction of leaf and leafstalk of many grasses (Poaceae) and sedges. A ligule is also a strap-shaped extension of the corolla, such as that of a ray floret in plants in the daisy family Asteraceae.

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1. ligule

   A ligule is a thin outgrowth at the junction of the leaf and leafstalk in many grasses and some other plants. It is usually membranous or hairy in structure and functions as a protective barrier, preventing water or parasites from getting into the plant sheath.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ligulenoun

   the thin and scarious projection from the upper end of the sheath of a leaf of grass

2. Ligulenoun

   a strap-shaped corolla of flowers of Compositae

3. Ligulenoun

   a band of white matter in the wall of fourth ventricle of the brain

4. Etymology: [L. ligula, lingula, little tongue, dim of lingua tongue : cf. F. ligule.]

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1. Ligule

   A ligule — is a thin outgrowth at the junction of leaf and leafstalk of many grasses and sedges or a strap-shaped corolla, such as that of a ray floret in plants in the daisy family.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ligule

   lig′ūl, n. (bot.) the flat part of the leaf of a grass: a strap-shaped petal in certain flowers.—n. Lig′ula, a tongue-like part or organ: in entomology, a fleshy membranaceous or horny anterior part of the labium.—adjs. Lig′ular, pertaining to a ligula; Lig′ulate (bot.), like a bandage or strap: composed of ligules. [L. ligula, dim. of lingua, a tongue.]

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1. • Botany
   • Plant Part

How to pronounce ligule?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ligule in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ligule in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ligule
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ligule
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligule
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ligule
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=ligule
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=ligule