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ruga

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

First recorded in 1765–75, ruga is from the Latin word rūga
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British Dictionary definitions for ruga

ruga
/ (ˈruːɡə) /
noun plural -gae (-dʒiː)
(usually plural) anatomy a fold, wrinkle, or crease

Word Origin for ruga

C18: Latin
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