fibula — English Dictionary

Noun

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

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   Most of the fibulae have a triangular molding above the notch, which probably contained wound wire. The crossbar is decorated either with a flat knob or with a Persian merlon.

2. The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg.

   Synonyms

   calf bone

Noun

1. the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle

   Synonyms

   calf bone

   Broader terms

   leg bone