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astragals

astragals is the plural of astragal.

Meaning of astragal

Noun

astragal (plural astragals)

  1. Synonym of anklebone: the bone forming the ball of the ankle joint.
    Synonyms:
    anklebone
  2. A die, especially a four-sided die historically made from or in imitation of an ankle bone.
    • For quotations using this term, see Citations:astragal.
  3. A semicircular molding separating the architrave at the top or bottom of a column.
  4. A tool used to mold such features; similar tools used for connecting panes of glass in a window.
  5. A circular molding near the mouth of a cannon.
  6. Synonym of milkvetch: a plant of the genus Astragalus.
    Synonyms:
    milkvetch

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Questions about astragals

What is astragals the plural of?
Astragals is the plural of astragal.

Words near astragals in the dictionary

  1. astragalos
  2. astragaloscaphoid
  3. astragaloside
  4. astragalosides
  5. astragalotibial
  6. astragals
  7. astragalus
  8. astragyromancy
  9. astrain
  10. astrakan
  11. astrakanite

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