rotula en · NOUN
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin rotula. Doublet of role and roll.
Meanings
- The patella; the kneecap.
- One of the five radial pieces in the dentary apparatus of the sea urchin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rotulas | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| rotulae | Number=Plur | lexicographic |