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jugular vein
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jugular

jug·u·lar [ júggyələr ]


noun 
Definition:
 
anatomy 
Same as  jugular vein




adjective 
Definition:
 
1. relating to neck: relating to or situated close to the neck or throat

2. with pelvic fins further forward: describes a fish that has pelvic fins in front of the pectoral fins

[Late 16th century. < late Latin jugularis< Latin jugulum "collarbone, throat" < jugum "yoke"]

go for the jugular to make an attack that is intended to be highly destructive and conclusive (informal)

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