astragalus

noun

Meaning

Synonym of anklebone.
Synonym of milkvetch: a plant of the genus Astragalus.

Etymology / origin

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

ἀστράγαλος(Ancient Greek)→
astragalus(la)→
astragalus (English)
Relations: bor, der

Related words

astragalus(la)ἀστράγαλος(Ancient Greek)

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