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fibula

/ˈfɪbjələ/
/ˈfɪbjələ/
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Other forms: fibulae; fibulas

Definitions of fibula
  1. noun
    the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
    synonyms: calf bone
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    type of:
    leg bone
    a bone of the leg
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