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astragal

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
as-tra-gal
IPA
9
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of anklebone: the bone forming the ball of the ankle joint.

noun

A die, especially a four-sided die historically made from or in imitation of an ankle bone.

noun

A semicircular molding separating the architrave at the top or bottom of a column.

noun

A tool used to mold such features; similar tools used for connecting panes of glass in a window.

noun

A circular molding near the mouth of a cannon.

noun

Synonym of milkvetch: a plant of the genus Astragalus.

noun

A molding attached to double doors to prevent drafts.

noun

A bracket used to fix downpipes to the wall of a building.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀστράγαλος (astrágalos). Doublet of astragalus.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: ἀστράγαλος

Inflected Forms

astragals (plural)

Derived Forms

astragalin

Frequently Paired Words

astragalar astragaloid astragalomancy astragalus

Synonyms

anklebone milkvetch beading bead beadwork astragalus talus

Questions

What does astragal mean?
Synonym of anklebone: the bone forming the ball of the ankle joint.
Where does astragal come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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