astragalus

See also: Astragalus

English

Etymology

From Latin astragalus, from Ancient Greek ἀστράγαλος (astrágalos), q.v. Doublet of astragal.

Noun

astragalus (plural astragali)

1. (anatomy) Synonym of anklebone.
2. (botany) Synonym of milkvetch: a plant of the genus Astragalus.

Derived terms

• astragalar
• astragalectomy
• astragaloid
• astragaloside