crurifragium

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Latin crus (“leg”) + fragium (“a fracture of a part of the body”)

Noun[edit]

crurifragium (uncountable)

  1. The breaking of the lower leg bones as an ancient form of punishment or execution.
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