patella
The origin and history of patella.
Etymology
From Latin patella, meaning "a small pan or dish, a plate; the kneepan, patella", a diminutive of patina, meaning "a broad shallow dish, pan". A doublet of paella.
The origin and history of patella.
From Latin patella, meaning "a small pan or dish, a plate; the kneepan, patella", a diminutive of patina, meaning "a broad shallow dish, pan". A doublet of paella.
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