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ginglymi
8 letters · 6 distinct letters
A form of ginglymus.
- noun
a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane
Word history
History of ginglymus
From Late Latin, from Ancient Greek γίγγλυμος (gínglumos, “hinge”).
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