var·us \ˈva(a)rəs, ˈver-\noun (-es) Etymology: New Latin, adjective, turned inward to an abnormal degree, from Latin, knock-kneed — more at prevaricate : the position of a joint's being turned inward to an abnormal degree < the foot must turn into varus to keep in line with the knee joint — Year Book of Orthopedics & Traumatic Surgery >