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Etymology of the Latin word frenulum

the Latin word frenulum
derived from the Latin word frenum (bridle, harness, rein)
derived from the Latin word frendere (gnash the teeth, grind up small)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ghrendh-

Derivations in other languages

English frenulum

Usage

Word found in New Latin, Modern Latin



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