JUGULAR

jugular

Noun

  1. Vein through the neck (or thorax) that returns blood from the head back towards the heart. Properly this is called the jugular vein.
  2. By extension, any critical vulnerability.
    It was vicious; he went for the jugular.

Adjective

  1. Relating to, or located near, the neck or throat.
  2. Having ventral fins attached under the throat.
  3. Relating to juggling.


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