astragalus

See also: Astragalus

English

Etymology

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

Noun

astragalus (plural astragali)

  1. (anatomy) Synonym of anklebone.
  2. (botany) Synonym of milkvetch: a plant of the genus Astragalus.

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