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Phalanx Definition & Meaning

phalanx
noun
  1. any of the bones of the fingers or toes
  2. any closely ranked crowd of people
  3. a body of troops in close array

"Phalanx" in song lyrics

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  • "distal proximal phalanx"
    AOL — AOL
  • "fracture of the 1st toe phalanx"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does phalanx mean?
any of the bones of the fingers or toes any closely ranked crowd of people a body of troops in close array
What part of speech is phalanx?
Phalanx is a noun.
How many definitions does phalanx have?
Phalanx has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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