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jugular

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌgjʊlə/

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Definition of jugular

adjective

  • 1of the neck or throat.
  • 2 Zoology (of fish’s pelvic fins) located in front of the pectoral fins.

noun

Phrases

go for the jugular

be aggressive or unrestrained in making an attack.

Origin:

late 16th century: from late Latin jugularis, from Latin jugulum 'collarbone, throat', diminutive of jugum 'yoke'

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The ending of jugular is spelled -ar.

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