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Astragalus

ast·ra·ga·lus

uncommon

noun

1.

large genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs of north temperate regions; largest genus in the family Leguminosae

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2.

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

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From Latin astragalus, from Ancient Greek ἀστράγαλος (astrágalos). Doublet of astragal.

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