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Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.
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Frenum — Fre num, n.; pl. E. {Frenums}, L. {Frena}. [L., a bridle.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) A cheek stripe of color. [1913 Webster] 2. (Anat.) Same as {Fr[ae]num}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Frenum — (lat.), Zaum; daher das Deminutiv Frenŭlum, Band, bes. Schamlippenband; F. linguae, Zungenband; F. muscŭli bicipĭtis, s.u. Armbänder A) a) … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
frenum — [frē′nəm] n. pl. frenums or frena [frē′nə] [L, lit., a bridle < IE base * dher , to hold > FIRM1] a fold of skin or mucous membrane that checks or controls the movement of an organ or part, as the fold under the tongue … English World dictionary
Frenum — Fraenum Fr[ae] num, or Frenum Fre num, n.; pl. E. {Fr[ae]nums}, L. {Fr[ae]na}. [L., a bridle.] (Anat.) A connecting fold of membrane serving to support or restrain any part; as, the fr[ae]num of the tongue. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
frenum — n.; pl. frenna [L. frenum, bridle] 1. Any fold of skin or tissue supporting an organ. 2. (ARTHROPODA: Crustacea) Membranous bilateral fold of the carapace of barnacles that holds eggs. 3. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) The frenulum … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
frenum — /free neuhm/, n., pl. frena / neuh/. Anat., Zool. a fold of membrane that checks or restrains the motion of a part, as the fold on the underside of the tongue. Also, fraenum. [ < NL; L frenum bridle] * * * … Universalium
frenum — fre•num [[t]ˈfri nəm[/t]] n. pl. na [[t] nə[/t]] anat. zool. a fold of membrane, as on the underside of the tongue, that checks or restrains motion • Etymology: 1740–50 < NL; L frēnum bridle … From formal English to slang
frenum — var. of FRAENUM. * * * frenum see frænum … Useful english dictionary
Frenum piercing — Infobox Piercing name = Frenulum piercing nicknames = image size = 250px location = Underside of penile shaft jewelry = Barbell, captive bead ring healing time = 2 to 5 weeksA frenulum piercing is a type of body piercing located on the underside… … Wikipedia
Frenum piercing — Piercing génital masculin Un piercing génital masculin est un bijou, généralement métallique, perçant la chair du sexe masculin. Sommaire 1 Différents types de piercing masculins 1.1 Le Prince Albert 1.2 Apadravya et Ampallang … Wikipédia en Français
