Bowlegs

/ˈboʊˌlɛɡz/ noun

Definition

Legs that curve outward, creating space between the knees even when the feet are together.

Etymology

From 'bow' (curved) + 'legs'. This is a straightforward compound word combining the shape of a bow with the body part legs, first documented in the 17th century.

Kelly Says

Cowboys called this 'bandy legs,' and it was actually prized in horse-riding cultures because it gave you a better grip on the saddle—what we see as a deformity was sometimes considered an asset!

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