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jugular

The correct spelling is jugular.

How to pronounce jugular

/ˈdʒʌɡ.jə.lə/
noun

IPA: /ˈdʒʌɡ.jə.lə/

Say it like: Jug-ula-r

The correct spelling is jugular. A jugular vein. For example: "It was vicious; he went for the jugular."

Usage Examples

It was vicious; he went for the jugular.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A jugular vein.
  2. 2.(by extension) Any critical vulnerability.

adjective

  1. 1.Relating to, or located near, the neck or throat.
  2. 2.(of fish) Having ventral fins attached under the throat.
  3. 3.Relating to juggling.

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