jugum

(jo̵̅o̅′gəm)

noun pl. juga or jugums

a special process on the forewings of some insects by means of which the forewings and hind wings are hooked together during flight

Origin: ModL < L, yoke

See jugum in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. ju·ga (-gə) or ju·gums

A yokelike structure in certain insects that joins the forewings to the hind wings, keeping them together during flight.

Origin:

Origin: Latin iugum, yoke; see yeug- in Indo-European roots

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