Meaning
A fibrous muscular band lying within the longitudinal axis of the tongue in many mammals, such as the dog.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek λύττα (lútta), variant of λύσσα (lússa, “lyssa, rabies”), then "sign of rabies under the tongue"; compare French lysses.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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