cnemis

[ nee-mis ]

noun

, Anatomy, Zoology.

, plural cnem·i·des [nem, -i-deez].

1. the tibia or shin.

cnemis

/ ˈniːmɪs /

noun

1. anatomy zoology the shin or tibia

Derived Forms

• ˈcnemial, adjective

Other Words From

• cnemic cnemi·al 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

Related Words

• tibia