calcaneus en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin calcāneus (“heel”), rare form of calx (“heel”).
Meanings
- The large bone making up the heel of the human foot, the heel bone.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcanei | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| calcanea | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| calcaneum | alternative | lexicographic |