JUGUM

Etymology

Noun

jugum (plural jugums or juga)

(botany) One of the ridges commonly found on the fruit of umbelliferous plants.

(botany) A pair of opposite leaflets of a pinnate plant.

Source: Wiktionary


Ju"gum, n.; pl. L. Juga, E. Jugums. Etym: [L., a yoke, ridge.] (Bot.) (a) One of the ridges commonly found on the fruit of umbelliferous plants. (b) A pair of the opposite leaflets of a pinnate plant.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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