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| jug·u·lar [ júggyələr ] |
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anatomy
Same as jugular vein
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1. relating to neck: relating to or situated close to the neck or throat
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2. with pelvic fins further forward: describes a fish that has pelvic fins in front of the pectoral fins
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| [Late 16th century. < late Latin jugularis< Latin jugulum "collarbone, throat" < jugum "yoke"] |
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go for the jugular to make an attack that is intended to be highly destructive and conclusive (informal)
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