4 definitions found for frenum

frenum noun (plural frenums or frena) Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, bridle, reins, and bit; probably akin to Latin frendere to grind — more at grind Date: 1741 frenulum 1

frenum
var. of FRAENUM.

Fraenum Fr[ae]"num, or Frenum Fre"num, n.; pl. E. Fr[ae]nums, L. Fr[ae]na. [L., a bridle.] (Anat.) A connecting fold of membrane serving to support or restrain any part; as, the fr[ae]num of the tongue.

Frenum Fre"num, n.; pl. E. Frenums, L. Frena. [L., a bridle.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) A cheek stripe of color. 2. (Anat.) Same as Fr[ae]num.