Astragalus Definition & Meaning

astragalus
noun
  1. large genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs of north temperate regions; largest genus in the family Leguminosae
  2. the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint

"Astragalus" in song lyrics

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  • "wrist astragalus"
    AOL — AOL

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