patella
2 synonyms for patella, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (anatomy) The kneecap, the small bone at the front of the knee.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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.
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