Definition of ASTRAGALUS

astragalus

Plural: astragali

Noun

  • large genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs of north temperate regions; largest genus in the family Leguminosae
  • the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint
  • Synonym of anklebone.
  • Synonym of milkvetch: a plant of the genus Astragalus.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

anklebone, astragal, genus Astragalus, talus, milkvetch

Scrabble Score: 11

astragalus: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
astragalus: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
astragalus: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

astragalus: valid Words With Friends Word