jugulum Meaning & Definition
/ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.jəl.əm/
What Does Jugulum Mean?
Jugulum is used as a noun meaning The neck or throat. It can also mean The lower throat or the part of the neck just above the breast.
Word Facts for Jugulum
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.jəl.əm/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | jugula |
Jugulum Definition (Noun)
- The neck or throat.
- The lower throat or the part of the neck just above the breast.
- The jugum of an insect's wing.
Synonyms of Jugulum
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Jugulum synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
jugulum (plural jugula)
Origin of Jugulum
Borrowing from New Latin jugulum (“the collarbone; the hollow part of the neck above the collarbone; the throat”), diminutive of jugum (“a yoke, collar”).
How to Pronounce Jugulum
The standard pronunciation of jugulum is /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.jəl.əm/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (d͡ʒʌɡ).