'fibulae' definitions:

Definition of 'fibulae'

From: GCIDE
  • fibula \fib"u*la\ (f[i^]b"[-u]*l[.a]), n.; pl. fibul[ae]. [L., clasp, buckle.]
  • 1. A brooch, clasp, or buckle. [1913 Webster]
  • Mere fibul[ae], without a robe to clasp. --Wordsworth. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Anat.) The outer and usually the smaller of the two bones of the leg, or hind limb, below the knee. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Surg.) A needle for sewing up wounds. [1913 Webster]

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