ruga

[ roo-guh ]

noun,plural ru·gae [roo-jee, -gee]. /ˈru dʒi, -gi/.
  1. Usually rugae. Biology, Anatomy. a wrinkle, fold, or ridge.

Origin of ruga

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

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ruga

/ (ˈruːɡə) /


nounplural -gae (-dʒiː)
  1. (usually plural) anatomy a fold, wrinkle, or crease

Origin of ruga

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C18: Latin

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