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peronei

US/ˌpɛɹ.əˈniˌaɪ/

peronei is the plural of peroneus.

Meaning of peroneus

Noun

peroneus (plural peronei)

  1. Any of several muscles of the lateral side of the leg, which arise from the fibula and act to move the foot.
    Synonyms:
    fibularis

Phrases with peronei

Questions about peronei

What is peronei the plural of?
Peronei is the plural of peroneus.
How do you pronounce peronei?
Peronei is pronounced /ˌpɛɹ.əˈniˌaɪ/ (US).

Words near peronei in the dictionary

  1. Peronas
  2. peronate
  3. perone
  4. peroneal
  5. peroneally
  6. peronei
  7. peronei breves
  8. peronei longi
  9. peronei tertii
  10. peroneotibial
  11. Perones

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