FRENUM

Etymology

Noun

frenum (plural frena or frenums)

A frenulum.

Source: Wiktionary

Fræ"num, or; Fre"num, n.; pl. E. Frænums, L. Fræna. Etym: [L., a bridle.] (Anat.)

Definition: A connecting fold of membrane serving to support or restrain any part; as, the frænum of the tongue.

Fre"num, n.; pl. E. Frenums, L. Frena. Etym: [L., a bridle.]

1. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A cheek stripe of color.

2. (Anat.)

Definition: Same as Frænum.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition