fibulare

noun

fib·​u·​la·​re

ˌfibyəˈlärē,

-la(a)rē

plural fibularia

-rēə

: the outer or postaxial element or bone of the proximal row of the tarsus

specifically, in higher vertebrates : calcaneum

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from fibula + Latin -are (neuter of -aris -ar)

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