malleoli

mal·le·o·lus

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Definitions of malleoli word

noun plural malleoli the bony protuberance on either side of the ankle, at the lower end of the fibula or of the tibia. 1
noun malleoli Plural form of malleolus. 1
noun malleoli plural of malleolus. 0

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

1685-95; < Latin: small hammer, mallet, equivalent to malle(us) hammer + -olus -ole1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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