English Explanatory Dictionary

anklebone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The bone of the ankle, forming the lower part of the ankle joint and joining with the tibia and fibula.

Pronunciation

/ˈaŋk(ə)lbəʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-anklebone.wav

Word forms

anklebone anklebones

Etymology

From Middle English ancle bone; equivalent to ankle + bone.

Synonyms

talus astragalus astragal huckle bone
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