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}.