FRENUM


Meaning of FRENUM in English

noun

also frae·num ˈfrēnəm

( plural fre·nums -nəmz ; or fre·na -nə)

Etymology: Latin, literally, bridle; akin to Latin fretus relying, firmus firm — more at firm

1. : a connecting fold of membrane serving to support or restrain (as the underside of the tongue)

2. : a fold or ridge extending from the scutellum of an insect to the base of each anterior wing

3. : a stripe of color on the cheek

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