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- US Pronunciation
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- [joo-guh m]
- /ˈdʒu gəm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [joo-guh m]
- /ˈdʒu gəm/
Definitions of jugum word
- noun jugum the posterior basal area or lobe in the forewing of certain insects, sometimes serving to couple the forewings and hind wings in flight. 1
- noun jugum A connecting ridge or projection. 1
- noun jugum a small process at the base of each forewing in certain insects by which the forewings are united to the hindwings during flight 0
- noun jugum a pair of opposite leaflets 0
- noun jugum a special process on the forewings of some insects by means of which the forewings and hind wings are hooked together during flight 0
- noun jugum (botany) One of the ridges commonly found on the fruit of umbelliferous plants. 0
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Origin of jugum
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < New Latin, Latin: yoke1
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Parts of speech for Jugum
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jugum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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