jugular

English

/ˈdʒʌɡ.jʊ.lə/, /ˈdʒʌɡ.jʊ.lɚ/

adj
Definitions
  • Relating to, or located near, the neck or throat.
  • (zoology) Having ventral fins attached under the throat.
  • (humorous) Relating to juggling.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin jugulāris derived from Proto-Indo-European *yugóm (yoke), *yewg- (join, yoke, harness, unite, tie together).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*yewg-

Gloss

join, yoke, harness, unite, tie together

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