astragalus

See also: Astragalus

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀστράγαλος (astrágalos).

Noun

astragalus (plural astragali)

1. (anatomy) The anklebone.

   Synonyms: astragal, talus, anklebone

2. (botany) A herb of the genus Astragalus.

   Synonyms: astragal, locoweed

Derived terms

• astragalar

Translations

anklebone — see anklebone

herb — see milk-vetch