frenum

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • A bridle, harness, curb, bit.
  • (figuratively) A means of guiding or governing; restraint, check, limit.
  • (by extension) That which holds things together; band.

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *dʰer- (hold, support, dirty, dull, bear, roar, hod, hum, drone).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*dʰer-

Gloss

hold, support, dirty, dull, bear, roar, hod, hum, drone

Concept
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Kanji

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