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Synonyms for astragalus

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    Synonym of anklebone.

    Throughout human history, cattle astragali have been used as game dice.

Related words

Word family
astragalectomy

Forms

Plural
astragali → ankle-bones, taluses, astragals…

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
astragalussteady
talusfalling
astragalfalling

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters
talus
8 letters
astragal