crus
Americannoun
plural
crura-
the part of the leg or hind limb between the femur or thigh and the ankle or tarsus; shank.
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a limb or process, as of a bone or other structure.
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any of various parts likened to a leg or to a pair of legs.
noun
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anatomy the leg, esp from the knee to the foot
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(usually plural) leglike parts or structures
Etymology
Origin of crus
1680–90; < Latin: leg, shank
Example Sentences
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The wine list ranged from grand crus to top producers’ “basic” Bourgognes, at prices close to or below U.S. retail.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025
Today Marion produces a wide range of wines, from “basic” Bourgogne to grand crus.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025
In contrast, Beaujolais has 12 appellations, 10 of which are considered crus.
From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2022
At the top were the grand crus, the glorious few in which the distinctive character of the vineyards transcended all other categories.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 14, 2022
Approximately two-thirds the distance down the crus the muscle gives rise to the tendon of insertion.
From Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae A Taxonomic Study by Stallcup, William B.
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