I. ˈjəgyələ(r) sometimes ˈjüg-, chiefly in substand speech ˈjəg(ə)l- adjective
Etymology: Late Latin jugularis, from Latin jugulum collarbone, neck, throat; akin to Latin jungere to join — more at yoke
1.
a. : of or relating to the throat or neck
b. : of or relating to the jugular vein
jugular pulsations
2.
a. of a fish : having the ventral fins located on the throat anterior to the pectorals
b. of a fin : located on the throat
c. : of or relating to the fishes that have jugular fins
II. noun
( -s )
1. : jugular vein
2. : a jugular fish