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
The southern part of the region and some smaller pockets of vineyards straddling the crus make up the larger appellations of Beaujolais and Beaujolais Villages, where the bulk of the region’s wine is produced.
From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2022
Next were the premier crus, particularly good vineyards that not only expressed the traits of the village but added their own distinguishing attributes.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 14, 2022
Judging from a few casual dips into its contents, it will evidently afford him some interesting half-hours with the best crus.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, July 12, 1890 by Various
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