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ju⋅gum

  [joo-guhm]
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–noun Entomology.
the posterior basal area or lobe in the forewing of certain insects, sometimes serving to couple the forewings and hind wings in flight.
Origin:
1855–60; < NL, L: yoke
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ju·gum   (jōō'gəm)   
n.   pl. ju·ga (-gə) or ju·gums
A yokelike structure in certain insects that joins the forewings to the hind wings, keeping them together during flight.

[Latin iugum, yoke; see yeug- in Indo-European roots.]
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Main Entry: ju·gum
Pronunciation: 'jü-g&m
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural ju·ga /-g&/ or jugums
: an anatomical ridge or groove connecting two structures
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jugum ju·gum (j&oomacr;'gəm)
n. pl. ju·gums or ju·ga (-gə)

  1. A ridge or furrow connecting two structures. Also called yoke.

  2. A type of forceps.

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