calcaneum

noun

cal·​ca·​ne·​um kal-ˈkā-nē-əm How to pronounce calcaneum (audio)
plural calcanea
kal-ˈkā-nē-ə

Examples of calcaneum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In both instances, the nail was found still embedded in the calcaneum, which is the largest bone in the foot and forms the heel. Fredrick Kunkle, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Apr. 2023

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'calcaneum.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

Etymology

Latin, heel — more at calk

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of calcaneum was in 1699

Dictionary Entries Near calcaneum

Cite this Entry

“Calcaneum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calcaneum. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

calcaneum

noun
cal·​ca·​ne·​um kal-ˈkā-nē-əm How to pronounce calcaneum (audio)
plural calcanea -nē-ə How to pronounce calcaneum (audio)
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!