fibula

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Noun fibula has 1 sense

fibula, calf bone - the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
--₁ is a kind of leg bone
--₁ is a part of leg

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Fibula

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Anatomy - The outer and smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, parallel to the tibia.

Example Sentence: She broke her fibula while playing soccer and had to wear a cast for six weeks.

Sense 2: Archaeology - A clasp or brooch used in ancient times to fasten clothing.

Example Sentence: The archaeologists discovered a beautifully crafted fibula from the Roman era.

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