jugular

Definitions


[ˈdʒʌɡjʊlə], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- of the neck or throat

- (of fish's pelvic fins) located in front of the pectoral fins


Phrases:
- go for the jugular

Origin:
late 16th century: from late Latin jugularis, from Latin jugulum ‘collarbone, throat’, diminutive of jugum ‘yoke’


[ˈdʒʌɡjʊlə], (Noun)

Definitions:


Phrases:
- go for the jugular

Origin:
late 16th century: from late Latin jugularis, from Latin jugulum ‘collarbone, throat’, diminutive of jugum ‘yoke’




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