ruga

noun

ru·​ga ˈrü-gə How to pronounce ruga (audio)
plural rugae ˈrü-ˌgī How to pronounce ruga (audio)
-ˌgē,
-ˌjē
: an anatomical fold or wrinkle (as of the gastric mucous membranes)
usually used in plural

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, wrinkle — more at corrugate

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ruga was in 1683

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Cite this Entry

“Ruga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ruga. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

ruga

noun
ru·​ga ˈrü-gə How to pronounce ruga (audio)
plural rugae -ˌgī How to pronounce ruga (audio) -ˌgē How to pronounce ruga (audio) -ˌjē How to pronounce ruga (audio)
: an anatomical fold or wrinkle especially of the viscera
usually used in plural
the rugae of an empty stomach
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