Meaning of femur in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈfimər/

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  1. Noun

    femur

    Etymology

    late 15th century: from Latin femur, femor-‘thigh’

    Definitions

    1. the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton

    Examples

    • « extends from the pelvis to the knee »

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