The arms, legs, or other appendages of a human or animal body, or the main branches of a tree.
From Old English 'lim' meaning branch or limb, related to Old Norse 'limr'. Originally referred to any projecting part, with the anatomical sense developing alongside the botanical meaning.
The word 'limb' beautifully captures the branching nature of life itself - our arms and legs mirror the structure of tree branches, reflecting an ancient understanding of the body as a living tree. This connection appears in many cultures' mythologies where humans transform into trees or emerge from them.
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