Anklebones

/ˈæŋkəlboʊnz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of anklebone; the multiple prominent bones or bony structures that form the ankle joint on both feet.

Etymology

Standard pluralization of the compound noun anklebone, with the "-s" added to create a countable plural of these anatomical structures.

Kelly Says

Interestingly, "anklebones" in historical slang also referred to dice used for gambling because of their similar size and shape—which is why "craps" with knucklebones was literally playing the odds with animal bones.

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