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Prefix: Lingu-

by Cathy Parkes January 01, 2021 Updated: December 29, 2021

The root "lingu/o" means "tongue," as in the "sublingual" (under the tongue). I use my tongue to get linguini noodles into my mouth.
The root "lingu/o" means "tongue," as in the "sublingual" (under the tongue).

I use my tongue to get linguini noodles into my mouth.
Cathy Parkes
Cathy Parkes


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