The word "tongue" originates from the Old English tunge, which traces back to Proto-Germanic tungon, with similar forms in other Germanic languages, like tonge in West Frisian, tong in Dutch, and zunge in German. The "ue" ending, appearing in the 14th century, was meant to reflect pronunciation but is neither etymologically nor phonetically correct.Anatomically, the tongue is a fleshy, muscular organ that occupies the floor of the mouth in most vertebrates. It is involved in essential functions like tasting, swallowing, and speech. The tongue is covered by a mucous membrane, with a free...