frenate

[ free-neyt ]

adjective

1. having a frenum or frenulum.

Word History and Origins

Origin of frenate¹

< New Latin frēnātus, special use of Latin frēnātus furnished with a bridle. See frenum, -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Frenulum hook: in the males of frenate Lepidoptera, a hook or fold into which the frenulum is fitted.

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