fibula
Fibula (noun) means the thinner of the two bones in the lower leg, running alongside the shin bone. Example: “She fractured her fibula in a skiing accident.”
How to use fibula
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe thin outer bone of the lower leg, or (in archaeology) an ancient decorative pin.
Word forms
fibulae plural, fibulas plural, fibulæ plural
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Etymology
From Latin fībula ("buckle, clasp, pin") — the leg bone is named after the clasp because of how it pairs with the shinbone.
Synonyms
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What does “fibula” mean?
The word “fibula” means the thinner of the two bones in the lower leg, running alongside the shin bone. In plain terms, the thin outer bone of the lower leg, or (in archaeology) an ancient decorative pin.
How do you pronounce “fibula”?
“Fibula” is pronounced FIHB-yuul-uh (/ˈfɪb.jəl.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “fibula” in a sentence?
Here is “fibula” used in a sentence: “She fractured her fibula in a skiing accident.”
What part of speech is “fibula”?
“Fibula” is a noun.
Where does the word “fibula” come from?
The word “fibula” comes from Latin. From Latin fībula ("buckle, clasp, pin") — the leg bone is named after the clasp because of how it pairs with the shinbone.
How many meanings does “fibula” have?
“Fibula” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the thinner of the two bones in the lower leg, running alongside the shin bone.