Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Kirby (1759–1850), entomologist and naturalist. From scientific Latin paraglossa from para- + ancient Greek γλῶσσα tongue.
Definition of paraglossa in US English:
paraglossa
nounˌparəˈɡlɒsə
Entomology
The outer lobe of the ligula in certain insects.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Kirby (1759–1850), entomologist and naturalist. From scientific Latin paraglossa from para- + ancient Greek γλῶσσα tongue.