astragalus
[ a-strag-uh-luh s ]
/ æˈstræg ə ləs /
noun, plural as·trag·a·li [a-strag-uh-lahy] /æˈstræg əˌlaɪ/. Zoology.
(in higher vertebrates) one of the proximal bones of the tarsus; talus.
Origin of astragalus
From New Latin, dating back to 1535–45; see origin at
astragal
OTHER WORDS FROM astragalus
as·trag·a·lar, adjective sub·as·trag·a·lar, adjectiveWords nearby astragalus
astr.,
astrachan,
astraddle,
astragal,
astragalectomy,
astragalus,
astrakhan,
astral,
astral body,
astrangia,
astraphobia
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British Dictionary definitions for astragalus
Word Origin for astragalus
C16: via New Latin from Latin:
astragal
Medical definitions for astragalus
astragalus
[ ə-străg′ə-ləs ]
n.
talus