ETYM Latin jugulum the collar bone, which joins together the shoulders and the breast, the throat, akin to jungere to yoke, to join: cf. French jugulaire. Related to Join.
(Near homonym: juggler).
Relating to or located in the region of the neck or throat.
Pertaining to neck or throat.

ETYM Cf. French jugulaire. Related to Jugular.
A vital part that is vulnerable to attack.