What is the meaning of Fibula?

An ancient kind of brooch used to hold clothing together, similar in function to the modern safety pin.

The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg.

fibula, calf bone

clasp, buckle, brooch, pin, latchet, brace

connection, bond, fetter

  1. surgical instrument for drawing together the lips of a wound
  2. stitching needle drawn through the prepuce

surgical instrument for drawing together the lips of a wound

stitching needle drawn through the prepuce

definite nominative/accusative singular of fibulă

fibula, calf bone

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