ruga

[ roo-guh ]

noun

, plural ru·gae [roo, -jee, -gee].

1. Usually rugae. Biology, Anatomy. a wrinkle, fold, or ridge.

ruga

/ ˈruːɡə /

noun

1. usually plural anatomy a fold, wrinkle, or crease

Word History and Origins

Origin of ruga¹

First recorded in 1765–75, ruga is from the Latin word rūga

Word History and Origins

Origin of ruga¹

C18: Latin

Example Sentences

The earlier reading of "una alterave ruga" was "uno alterove denticulo."

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But I think now that camp belonged to the Waruga-ruga (bandits).

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It was Father Ruga, the queen's confessor, who informed her when all was over.

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In connection with the divorce of Carvilius Ruga, he discusses a widespread conspiracy of Roman wives to poison their husbands.

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Carvilius Ruga, the name of the first Roman to procure a divorce, has been handed down to us.

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