fraenum Meaning, Definition & Usage

Fræ"num, Fre"num noun (Also<

• Fraenum
• Frænum
• Frenum

)

Etymology

L., a bridle.

Wordforms

plural E Frænums L Fræna

Definitions

1. (Anat.) A connecting fold of membrane serving to support or restrain any part; as, the frænum of the tongue.