Associations to the word «Fibula»

Wiktionary

FIBULA, noun. (anatomy) The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, the calf bone.
FIBULA, noun. An ancient kind of brooch used to hold clothing together, similar in function to the modern safety pin.

Dictionary definition

FIBULA, noun. The outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle.

Wise words

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Hippocrates