ulnare

noun

ul·​nare

ˌəlˈna(a)rē,

-ˈnärē

variants or ulnar

ˈəlnə(r)

plural ulnaria

-a(a)rēə,

-ärēə

or ulnars

1

: the third carpal bone or element of the proximal row counting from the radial side

specifically : cuneiform sense 1b

2

or ulnar carpal : a bone of a bird probably representing the ulnare and centrale and sometimes also the fifth metacarpal

Word History

Etymology

New Latin ulnare, from neuter of ulnaris ulnar

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