astragalus

noun — 2 senses

astragalus

noun

Etymology From Latin astragalus, from Ancient Greek ἀστράγαλος (astrágalos). Doublet of astragal.

1

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Synonym of anklebone.

  • Throughout human history, cattle astragali have been used as game dice.
2

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences Synonym of milkvetch: a plant of the genus Astragalus.

Derived terms
astragalar, astragalectomy, astragaloid, astragaloside

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