frenum


fre·num

noun \ˈfrē-nəm\
plural frenums or fre·na\-nə\

Definition of FRENUM

: frenulum 1

Origin of FRENUM

New Latin, from Latin, bridle, reins, and bit; probably akin to Latin frendere to grind — more at grind
First Known Use: 1741

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