anklebone

[ ang-kuhl-bohn ]

noun

1. the talus.

anklebone

/ ˈæŋkəlˌbəʊn /

noun

1. See talus
   the nontechnical name for talus 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of anklebone¹

1350–1400; Middle English; ankle, bone ( def )

Example Sentences

And by the time Aladdin had done grimacing over a banged shin, Margaret would have a bruised anklebone to cry about.

From Project Gutenberg

Her master of the horse, Prince Repnin, held the bridle of the horse, which suddenly gave him a kick which broke his anklebone.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bone