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ruga

noun
ru·​ga | \ ˈrü-gÉ™ How to pronounce ruga (audio) \
plural rugae\ ˈrü-​ËŒgÄ« How to pronounce rugae (audio) , -​ËŒgÄ“ , -​ËŒjÄ“ \

Definition of ruga

: an anatomical fold or wrinkle (as of the gastric mucous membranes) usually used in plural

First Known Use of ruga

1683, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ruga

New Latin, from Latin, wrinkle — more at corrugate

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ruga

noun
ru·​ga | \ ˈrü-gÉ™ How to pronounce ruga (audio) \
plural rugae\ -​ËŒgÄ« How to pronounce rugae (audio) , -​ËŒgÄ“ How to pronounce rugae (audio) , -​ËŒjÄ“ How to pronounce rugae (audio) \

Medical Definition of ruga

: an anatomical fold or wrinkle especially of the viscera usually used in plural the rugae of an empty stomach