frenum

noun

fre·​num ˈfrē-nəm How to pronounce frenum (audio)
plural frenums or frena ˈfrē-nə How to pronounce frenum (audio)
: frenulum sense 1

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, bridle, reins, and bit; probably akin to Latin frendere to grind — more at grind

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frenum was in 1741

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“Frenum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frenum. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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frenum

noun
fre·​num ˈfrē-nəm How to pronounce frenum (audio)
plural frenums or frena -nə How to pronounce frenum (audio)
: frenulum
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