Definition of GLOSSA

glossa

Plural: glossae, glossas

Noun

  • The tongue, particularly in anatomical or zoological contexts.
  • a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
  • The tongue, or lingua, especially of an insect.
  • Unintelligible ecstatic speech.

Examples

  • Playing GLOSSA created a perfect cross, demonstrating anatomical knowledge in Words With Friends.

Origin / Etymology

From the Ancient Greek γλῶσσᾰ (glôssă, “tongue”). Doublet of gloss.

Synonyms

clapper, lingua, tongue

Scrabble Score: 7

glossa: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
glossa: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
glossa: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

glossa: valid Words With Friends Word