Definition of glossa

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of glossa is as below...

Glossa (n.) The tongue, or lingua, of an insect. See Hymenoptera..

Lern More About Glossa

Tidytips :: Tidytips (n.) A California composite plant (Layia platyglossa), the flower of which has yellow rays tipped with white..
Ptenoglossate :: Ptenoglossate (a.) Of or pertaining to the Ptenoglossa.
Phaneroglossal :: Phaneroglossal (a.) Having a conspicious tongue; -- said of certain reptiles and insects.
Aglossal :: Aglossal (a.) Without tongue; tongueless.
Scaldfish :: Scaldfish (n.) A European flounder (Arnoglossus laterna, or Psetta arnoglossa); -- called also megrim, and smooth sole..
Glossarist :: Glossarist (n.) A writer of glosses or of a glossary; a commentator; a scholiast.
Pteroglossal :: Pteroglossal (a.) Having the tongue finely notched along the sides, so as to have a featherlike appearance, as the toucans..
Saccoglossa :: Saccoglossa (n. pl.) Same as Pellibranchiata.
Glossata :: Glossata (n. pl.) The Lepidoptera.
Hyo- :: Hyo- () A prexif used in anatomy, and generally denoting connection with the hyoid bone or arch; as, hyoglossal, hyomandibular, hyomental, etc..
Terebra :: Terebra (n.) A genus of marine gastropods having a long, tapering spire. They belong to the Toxoglossa. Called also auger shell..
Toxoglossa :: Toxoglossa (n.pl.) A division of marine gastropod mollusks in which the radula are converted into poison fangs. The cone shells (Conus), Pleurotoma, and Terebra, are examples. See Illust. of Cone, n., 4, Pleurotoma, and Terebra..
Glossarial :: Glossarial (a.) Of or pertaining to glosses or to a glossary; containing a glossary.
Megrim :: Megrim (n.) The British smooth sole, or scaldfish (Psetta arnoglossa)..
Glossology :: Glossology (n.) The definition and explanation of terms; a glossary.
Taenioglossa :: Taenioglossa (n. pl.) An extensive division of gastropod mollusks in which the odontophore is long and narrow, and usually bears seven rows of teeth. It includes a large number of families both marine and fresh-water..
Idioticon :: Idioticon (n.) A dictionary of a peculiar dialect, or of the words and phrases peculiar to one part of a country; a glossary..
Proboscidifera :: Proboscidifera (n. pl.) A subdivision of the taenioglossate gastropods, including the fig-shells (Pyrula), the helmet shells (Cassis), the tritons, and allied genera..
Glossarially :: Glossarially (adv.) In the manner of a glossary.
Stylograph :: Styloglossal (a.) Of or pertaining to styloid process and the tongue.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us