trochanter

tro·chan·ter

noun \trō-ˈkan-tər\

Definition of TROCHANTER

1

: a rough prominence at the upper part of the femur of many vertebrates serving usually for the attachment of muscles

2

: the second segment of an insect's leg adjacent to the coxa

— tro·chan·ter·al \-tə-rəl\ adjective

— tro·chan·ter·ic \ˌtrō-kən-ˈter-ik, -ˌkan-\ adjective

Origin of TROCHANTER

Greek trochantēr; akin to Greek trechein to run

First Known Use: 1615

Rhymes with TROCHANTER

decanter, enchanter, implanter, instanter, levanter, supplanter, transplanter