JUGULAR
jugular
Noun
- Vein through the neck (or thorax) that returns blood from the head back towards the heart. Properly this is called the jugular vein.
- By extension, any critical vulnerability.
- It was vicious; he went for the jugular.
Adjective
- Relating to, or located near, the neck or throat.
- Having ventral fins attached under the throat.
- Relating to juggling.
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