Ligule
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A strap-shaped or tongue-like appendage found on certain plants, typically at the junction of the leaf blade and sheath.
“The botanist examined the ligule at the base of the grass blade to help identify the species.”
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Ends in -ULE, a suffix found in botanical and anatomical words, with the rare G providing useful information
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G scores 2 extra points and LIGULE is a valid six-letter botanical term worth 7 points in total
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