1. a strap-shaped part or organ, especially in botany and anatomy
Usage: technical; biology
2. a thin projection from the leaf sheath in grasses and related plants
Usage: botany
3. a tongue-like structure in certain invertebrates
Usage: zoology

Examples

• The botanist examined the ligula at the base of the grass blade.
• Each grass species has a distinctive ligula shape.
• The ligula helps identify different types of grasses.
• In anatomy class, we studied the ligula of various organisms.
• The ligula appeared as a small, membranous projection.
• Researchers measured the ligula length in their plant specimens.