About The Word Fibula
Learn about the word Fibula to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Fibula definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.
Fibula
| Fibula Definition And Meaning |
|---|
What's The Definition Of Fibula?
[n] the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
Synonyms | Synonyms for Fibula: calf bone Related Terms | Find terms related to Fibula: Fibula In Webster's Dictionary \Fib"u*la\, n.; pl. {Fibul[AE]}. [L., clasp, buckle.]
1. A brooch, clasp, or buckle.
Mere fibul[ae], without a robe to clasp.
--Wordsworth.
2. (Anat.) The outer and usually the smaller of the two bones
of the leg, or hind limb, below the knee.
3. (Surg.) A needle for sewing up wounds.
|
More Crossword Puzzle Words
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Cross Word Of The Day
- Atomic reactor ‐ a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate…
- Purplish pink ‐ a purplish pink dye was discovered in 1859, the year a battle…
- Cotyloidal ‐ of the cup-shaped socket that receives the head of the thigh…
- Bonk ‐ hit hard [v] have sexual intercourse with; "This student sleeps…
- Thomas j. hanks ‐ United States film actor…
- Consumer finance company ‐ a finance company that makes loans to people who have trouble…
- Empetraceae ‐ heathlike shrubs
- Dance ‐ taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to…
- Writhed ‐ twisted (especially as in pain or struggle); "his mad contorted…
- Point in time ‐ a very short period of time; "at that point I had…