Emily Dickinson Lexicon

CON'JU-GAL, a. [L. conjugalis, from conjugium, marriage; conjugo, to yoke or couple; con and jugo, id. See Join and Yoke.]

1. Belonging to marriage; matrimonial; connubial; as, conjugal relation; conjugal ties.
2. Suitable to the married state; becoming a husband in relation to his consort, or a consort in relation to her husband; as, conjugal affection.