cnemis

[nee-mis]

noun

Anatomy, Zoology.

plural

cnemides 

1. the tibia or shin.

cnemis

/ ˈniːmɪs /

noun

1. anatomy zoology the shin or tibia

Other Word Forms

• cnemic adjective
• cnemial adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cnemis¹

< Greek knēmis greave, akin to knḗmē tibia

Word History and Origins

Origin of cnemis¹

from Greek knēmē leg

Example Sentences

The man is seated and leans forward, his chin upon his hand, with a savage air; his colossal shoulders, his arm, and his bare leg encircled with a cnemis of lions' heads protrudes from his ample drapery; with his turban, his white beard, his thoughtful brow, and his traits of a wearied lion, he has the appearance of a Pacha who is tired of everything.

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Related Words

• tibia