fibula
fib·u·la
noun \ˈfi-byə-lə\ plural fib·u·lae\-lē, -lī\ or fib·u·las
Definition of FIBULA
1
: the outer and usually smaller of the two bones between the knee and ankle in the hind or lower limbs of vertebrates
2
: a clasp resembling a safety pin used especially by the ancient Greeks and Romans
— fib·u·lar \-lər\ adjective
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Origin of FIBULA
Latin, pin, clasp; akin to Latin figere to fasten
First Known Use: 1578
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