subvola

noun

sub·​vo·​la

¦səb¦vōlə,

ˈsəbvələ

1

: the interval between the second and fifth fingers

2

: the hypothenar eminence

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin sub- + vola hollow of the hand, palm, sole

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