Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: Jugoslav
Next word: jugular vein
Definition of: jugular
(jug′yə·lər, j
′gyə-) adjective
1. Anat. Pertaining to the throat or to the jugular vein.
2. Biol. a Situated in front of the pectoral fins, b Having the ventral fins at the throat, as a fish.
—noun One of the jugular veins. [<NL jugularis <L jugulum a collar bone]
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: