astragalus en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin astragalus, from Ancient Greek ἀστράγαλος (astrágalos). Doublet of astragal.
Meanings
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Synonym of anklebone.
Throughout human history, cattle astragali have been used as game dice.
- Synonym of milkvetch: a plant of the genus Astragalus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| astragali | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
astragalectomy · astragaloid · astragalar · astragaloside
Synonyms
Translations (1)
es astrágalo (anklebone)