Glossal

/ˈɡlɒsəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the tongue or to the glossa (marginal explanation in texts).

Etymology

From Latin glossa via Modern Latin glossalis, meaning 'of or pertaining to the tongue or gloss,' using the -al suffix that creates adjectives.

Kelly Says

The same word 'glossal' can describe both your tongue and medieval manuscript margins—showing how one root word glossed over completely different meanings!

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