# γλῶσσα/glōssa This word is a type of thing or idea. It is a noun. * This word can mean tongue. When used in this way, it is used to talk about a part of the physical body. * This word can mean language. * Sometimes this word is used to talk about people and the languages that they speak. * Sometimes this word is used to talk about words that make up a message that people can understand. * Sometimes this word is used to talk about words that make up a message that people can understand only if someone tells them what the message means.