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astragal

ast·ra·gal

uncommon

noun

1.

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

2.

a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἀστράγαλος (astrágalos). Doublet of astragalus.

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