phalangeal
phalangeal · phalangeals
Synonym of phalanxSynonym of phalanx (“bone of a finger or toe”).
Meaning
1 senses(rare)Synonym of phalanx (“bone of a finger or toe”).
Origin
Probably from the stem of Latin phalanx + -eal (in laryngeal, pharyngeal). Compare earlierProbably from the stem of Latin phalanx + -eal (in laryngeal, pharyngeal). Compare earlier phalangal and rare New Latin phalangeus.
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