fibula in French
fibula in French is fibule — fibula means the thinner of the two bones in the lower leg, running alongside the shin bone.
fibula in French
fibule
An ancient kind of brooch used to hold clothing together, similar in function to the modern safety pin.
What does "fibula" mean?
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noun The thinner of the two bones in the lower leg, running alongside the shin bone.
"She fractured her fibula in a skiing accident."
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noun An ancient decorative clasp used to fasten clothing, similar to a large safety pin.
"Archaeologists found a bronze fibula in the Roman grave."
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fibula in a sentence
- She fractured her fibula in a skiing accident.
- Archaeologists found a bronze fibula in the Roman grave.
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What is "fibula" in French?
"fibula" in French is fibule. fibula means: The thinner of the two bones in the lower leg, running alongside the shin bone.
How do you use "fibula" in a sentence?
Example: "She fractured her fibula in a skiing accident." In French, "fibula" is fibule.
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