akropodion

noun

ak·​ro·​po·​di·​on

ˌa-krə-ˈpō-dē-ən,

-ˌän

plural -s

: the most prominent point on the back of the heel

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek, diminutive of akropous extremity of the leg, foot, from akr- acr- + pous foot

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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