Meaning of peroneal in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌpɛrəˈniəl/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   peroneal

   Etymology

   mid 19th century: from modern Latin peronaeus‘peroneal muscle’ (based on Greek peronē‘pin, fibula’) + -al

   Definitions

   1. of or relating to the fibula or the outer part of the leg below the knee