jugum

[ joo-guhm ]

noun

, plural ju·ga [joo, -g, uh], ju·gums.

1. 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 ).
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.
3. Botany. a pair of leaflets on a pinnate leaf.

jugum

/ ˈdʒuːɡəm /

noun

1. a small process at the base of each forewing in certain insects by which the forewings are united to the hindwings during flight
2. botany a pair of opposite leaflets

Word History and Origins

Origin of jugum¹

First recorded in 1855–60; from New Latin, Latin: “yoke”; yoke ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of jugum¹

C19: from Latin, literally: yoke

Example Sentences

It was known as the taxation 'jugatione vel capitatione'the tribute or stipendium of so much for every jugum or caput.

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The acreage of the jugum no doubt varied very much, as did also the acreage of the yard-land.

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But to return, at present, to the tribute and the service due from each jugum or caput.

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Petilius adversus Balist et Leti jugum, quod eos montes perpetuo dorso conjungit, castra habuit.

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Tria juga sunt infra divisionem Hugonis, et quartum jugum est extra' (i. 13).

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