jugum
Entomology. the posterior basal area or lobe in the forewing of certain insects, sometimes serving to couple the forewings and hindwings in flight.: Compare frenulum (def. 2).
Anatomy, Zoology. a ridge, groove, or projection that connects two structures, such as that which connects the two winglike parts of the sphenoid bone.
Botany. a pair of leaflets on a pinnate leaf.
Origin of jugum
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How to use jugum in a sentence
It was known as the taxation 'jugatione vel capitatione'the tribute or stipendium of so much for every jugum or caput.
The English Village Community | Frederic SeebohmThe acreage of the jugum no doubt varied very much, as did also the acreage of the yard-land.
The English Village Community | Frederic SeebohmBut to return, at present, to the tribute and the service due from each jugum or caput.
The English Village Community | Frederic SeebohmPetilius adversus Balist et Leti jugum, quod eos montes perpetuo dorso conjungit, castra habuit.
Dderlein's Hand-book of Latin Synonymes | Ludwig DderleinTria juga sunt infra divisionem Hugonis, et quartum jugum est extra' (i. 13).
British Dictionary definitions for jugum
/ (ˈdʒuːɡəm) /
a small process at the base of each forewing in certain insects by which the forewings are united to the hindwings during flight
botany a pair of opposite leaflets
Origin of jugum
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