knieskyf

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Etymology[edit]

From Dutch knieschijf, from Middle Dutch knieschive. Compound of knie (knee) +‎ skyf (disc).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • Hyphenation: knie‧skyf

Noun[edit]

knieskyf (plural knieskywe, diminutive knieskyfie)

  1. (anatomy) kneecap, patella