ligˈula noun

1. A tongue-like part or organ
2. The anterior part of an insect's labium or lower lip

ligˈular adjective

ligˈulate adjective (botany)

1. Like a strap
2. Having ligules

Ligulifloˈrae plural noun

A division of the Compositae having all flowers ligulate

ligulifloˈral adjective

ligˈuloid adjective