fr[ae]na

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fr[ae]na - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  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.
     [1913 Webster]