thighbone
2 synonyms for thighbone, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The long bone running from the hip to the knee, also called the femur.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
femoris
femur
Etymology
Dates from late Middle English, and is equivalent to thigh + bone.
Full origin of thighbone →