Meaning of ASTRAGAL
| Pronunciation: | | 'astrugul
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- [n] a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
- [n] the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint
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ASTRAGAL is a 8 letter word that starts with A. |
| | Synonyms: | | anklebone, astragalus, bead, beading, beadwork, talus |
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| | See Also: | | ankle, ankle joint, articulatio talocruralis, bead and quirk, bone, molding, mortise joint, moulding, os, quirk bead | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \As"tra*gal\, n. [L. astragalus, Gr. ? the ankle bone,
a molding in the capital of the Ionic column.]
1. (Arch.) A convex molding of rounded surface, generally
from half to three quarters of a circle.
2. (Gun.) A round molding encircling a cannon near the mouth.
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