English Explanatory Dictionary

carpus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The group of bones that make up the wrist.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɑː.pəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-carpus.wav /ˈkɑɹ.pəs/

Word forms

carpus carpi

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin carpus, from Ancient Greek καρπός (karpós, “wrist”).

Derived words

carpal carpal bone carpel
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