Definition of JAMBE

jambe

Plural: jambes

Noun

  • An archaic term for a leg, or a piece of leg armor.
  • A leg, of an animal or person.
  • Synonym of jambeau (“a greave”).

Examples

  • The obscure word JAMBE offered an unexpected high score for its letters.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English jambe, jaumbe, French jambe. Doublet of gam, gamb, gamba, and jamb.

Synonyms

jambeau

Scrabble Score: 16

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

Words With Friends Score: 20

jambe: valid Words With Friends Word