phalange
phalange · phalanges
Synonym of phalanxSynonym of phalanx (“one of the bones of the finger or toe”).
UK/ˈfælændʒ/US/ˈfeɪlændʒ/
Meaning
5 sensesSynonym of phalanx (“one of the bones of the finger or toe”).
Any of the joints of an insect's tarsus.
A bundle of stamens joined by their filaments.
A phalanstery.
(obsolete)Synonym of phalanx (“group of soldiers, people etc.”).
Origin
From Middle English phalange, from Middle French phalange, from Old French phalange, fromFrom Middle English phalange, from Middle French phalange, from Old French phalange, from Latin phalanx (accusative phalangem), from Ancient Greek φάλαγξ (phálanx). Doublet of phalanx, planch, plancha, planche, and plank.
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