peroneus
peroneus · peronei
Any of several muscles of the lateral side of the leg, which arise from the fibula and…Any of several muscles of the lateral side of the leg, which arise from the fibula and act to move the foot.
UK/ˌpɛ.ɹə(ʊ)ˈniː.əs/US/ˌpɛɹ.əˈni.əs/
Meaning
1 sensesAny of several muscles of the lateral side of the leg, which arise from the fibula and act to move the foot.
More definitions
- muscle of the lower leg that is involved in moving the foot
Origin
Borrowed from Late Latin peroneus, clipping of mūsculus peroneus (“peroneal muscle”).Borrowed from Late Latin peroneus, clipping of mūsculus peroneus (“peroneal muscle”).
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plural: peroneiSynonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular