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anklebone

ank·le·bone

UK/ˈaŋk(ə)lbəʊn/ US/ˈæŋkʌˌlboʊn/ uncommon

noun

1.

the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint

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Origin

From Middle English ancle bone; equivalent to ankle + bone.

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