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{ } a. [ Cf. F. ligulé. See Ligule, and cf. Lingulate. ] 1. (Bot.) Like a bandage, or strap; strap-shaped. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Composed of ligules. [ 1913 Webster ]

Ligulate flower, a species of compound flower, the florets of which have their corollets flat, spreading out toward the end, with the base only tubular. [ 1913 Webster ]