talus Meaning & Definition
/ˈteɪləs/
What Does Talus Mean?
Talus is a noun that means The bone of the ankle.
Talus in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈteɪləs/ |
| Synonyms | scree, astragal and astragalus |
| Plural | tali |
Talus Definition (Noun)
- The bone of the ankle.
Noun
- A sloping heap of fragments of rock lying at the foot of a precipice.
- The slope of an embankment wall, which is thicker at the bottom than at the top.
Synonyms of Talus
Talus synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
talus (plural tali)
talus (plural taluses)
Words That Rhyme With Talus
Origin of Talus
Origin 1: Borrowed from Latin tālus.
Origin 2: Borrowed from French talus.
Questions People Ask About Talus
What part of speech is talus?
Talus is a noun.
What is another word for talus?
Close synonyms of talus are scree, astragal and astragalus. See the full list of talus synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of talus?
The plural of talus is tali.