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Jugum

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Noun - Anatomy

A ridge or band of cartilage that connects two parts of a skeletal structure.

Example Sentence: The jugum, also known as the yoke, connects the two halves of the sternum.

Noun - Roman History

A term used to describe the alliance or close relationship between two cities in the Roman Empire.

Example Sentence: The jugum between Rome and Carthage was a strategic alliance during the Punic Wars.

Noun - Botany

A horizontal internode on a plant stem that holds a pair of opposite leaves.

Example Sentence: The jugum of the plant was essential in identifying the species.

Noun - Cooking

A large container used for holding and serving beverages.

Example Sentence: She poured the lemonade from the jugum into the cups.

Noun - Slang

A prison sentence, particularly a prolonged one.

Example Sentence: After being convicted of multiple crimes, he was given a ten-year jugum.

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