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‖ astragalus|əˈstrægələs|
[L., a. Gr. ἀστράγαλος: see astragal.]
1. Phys. The ball of the ankle-joint, the upper bone of the foot, on which the tibia rests.
1541R. Copland Guydon's Quest. Cyrurg., Astragallus..is in maner as y⊇ nut of a crosbow rounde on eche syde. 1696Phillips Astragal; Ibid. ed. 1706 Astragalus. 1855Holden Hum. Osteol. 210 The astragalus is the keystone of the arch of the foot, and supports the whole weight of the body.
2. Bot. An extensive genus of leguminous plants, of which A. verus produces gum tragacanth, and three British species are known as Milk-vetch.
1548Turner Names of Herbs 17 Astragalus..may be called in english peaserthnut. 1862Bellew Afghan. 199 Several varieties of astragalus and other leguminous plants. |