单词 | fibula |
释义 | Word Frequency fibula(ˈfɪbjʊlə) nounWord forms: plural -lae (-ˌliː) or -las 1. the outer and thinner of the two bones between the knee and ankle of the human leg Compare tibia 2. the corresponding bone in other vertebrates 3. a metal brooch resembling a safety pin, often highly decorated, common in Europe after 1300 bc Derived forms fibular (ˈfibular) adjective Word origin C17: from Latin: clasp, probably from fīgere to fasten |
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