astragalus

[ a-strag-uh-luhs ]

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noun,plural as·trag·a·li

[a-strag-uh-lahy]. /æˈstræg əˌlaɪ/. Zoology.

(in higher vertebrates) one of the proximal bones of the tarsus; talus.

Origin of astragalus

From New Latin, dating back to 1535–45; see origin at astragal

Other words from astragalus

as·trag·a·lar, adjective
sub·as·trag·a·lar, adjective

Words Nearby astragalus

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How to use astragalus in a sentence

astragalus, the upper bone of the foot supporting the tibia; the buckle, ankle, or sling bone.
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astragalus, a genus of papilionaceous plants, herbaceous or shrubby, and often spiny.
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The gummy exudation of the astragalus verus, hardened by the air.
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Gum tragacanth, is gathered about the end of June, from the astragalus tragacantha of Crete and the surrounding islands.
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The cornfields are bright with English wild-flowers — dandelions, buttercups, astragalus, and a purple Michaelmas daisy.
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British Dictionary definitions for astragalus

astragalus

/ (æˈstræɡələs) /

nounplural -li (-ˌlaɪ)

anatomy another name for talus 1

Origin of astragalus

C16: via New Latin from Latin: astragal

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