Meaning of jugular in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdʒəɡjələr/

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  1. Noun

    jugular

    Definitions

    1. veins in the neck that return blood from the head
  2. 2. a vital part that is vulnerable to attack

    Examples

    • « he always goes for the jugular »

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    jugular

    Etymology

    late 16th century: from late Latin jugularis, from Latin jugulum‘collarbone, throat’, diminutive of jugum‘yoke’

    Definitions

    1. relating to or located in the region of the neck or throat

    Examples

    • « jugular vein »

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