jugum

American  

[joo-guhm] / ˈdʒu gəm /

noun

plural

juga, jugums

1. Entomology. the posterior basal area or lobe in the forewing of certain insects, sometimes serving to couple the forewings and hindwings in flight.

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.

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jugum British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of jugum

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

Example Sentences

Aretius, ubi supra: Magistratus jugum non admittunt, timent honoribus, licentiam amant, &c.

From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George

Unumquodque jugum reddit 10 solidos ad 4 terminos—hoc est Mal.

From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul

Now Cordelia very well knew what "sub jugum" meant; but her eyes, at the moment, were divided between her book and Genevieve's flushed cheeks, and so saw, apparently, but half of the word "jugum".

From The Sunbridge Girls at Six Star Ranch by Porter, Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman)

It is both solemn and edifying: ‘Romulidæ Cannas ego Varnam clade notavi; Discite mortales non temerare fidem: Me nisi Pontifices jussissent rumpere fœdus Non ferret Scythicum Pannonis ora jugum.’

From The Romany Rye A Sequel to 'Lavengro' by Sampson, John

Folium majus cuiusque paris 8-10 jugum, foliolis ovatis.

From Expedition into Central Australia by Sturt, Charles