calcaneum

noun

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

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

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“Calcaneum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calcaneum. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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calcaneum

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