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1. (n.) astragalus
(in higher vertebrates) one of the proximal bones of the tarsus.
Etymology: (1535–45; < NL; see astragal)
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1. (noun) Astragalus, genus Astragalus
large genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs of north temperate regions; largest genus in the family Leguminosae
2. (noun) anklebone, astragal, astragalus, talus
the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint
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1. (noun) Astragalus
the ankle bone, or hock bone; the bone of the tarsus which articulates with the tibia at the ankle
2. (noun) Astragalus
a genus of papilionaceous plants, of the tribe Galegeae, containing numerous species, two of which are called, in English, milk vetch and licorice vetch. Gum tragacanth is obtained from different oriental species, particularly the A. gummifer and A. verus
3. (noun) Astragalus
see Astragal, 1
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