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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A bone found in the skull of most reptiles, amphibians and birds; the equivalent of a malar in mammals.

Adjective

1. 1
   Relating to a yoke or marriage. not-comparable, obsolete
2. 2
   Pertaining to the jugal bone. not-comparable

Etymology

From Latin jugum (“yoke”).

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