volar
1[ voh-ler ]
/ ˈvoʊ lər /
adjective
of or relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot.
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volar2
[ voh-ler ]
/ ˈvoʊ lər /
adjective
pertaining to or used for flight.
Origin of volar
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British Dictionary definitions for volar
volar
/ (ˈvəʊlə) /
adjective
anatomy of or relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot
Word Origin for volar
C19: from Latin vola hollow of the hand, palm, sole of the foot
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