Frenum

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A membranous fold of skin or mucous membrane that supports or restricts the movement of a part or organ, such as the small band of tissue that connects the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
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  • n. Alternative form of frenulum.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. A cheek stripe of color.
  • n. Same as Frænum.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. In anatomy, a ligament or fold of membrane which checks or restrains the motion of a part: as, the frenum linguæ, or bridle of the tongue. See below.
  • n. In entomology, a strong membrane or chitinous ridge extending from the scutellum to the base of each anterior wing. It is prominent in the cicadas and some other insects.
    • Word Usage
    "It is added that Constantine declared all the canons of Rome consuls and patricians — “patricios et consules effici” — that he himself held the bridle of the mare on which the new bishop was mounted — “tenentes frenum equi illius.”"
    Variant
    fraenum   
     
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