ἀστράγαλος

Etymology
Generally considered to be a derivation in "-λ-" of, but this cannot be correct. According to Beekes, it is probably a word. Compare.

Noun

 * 1) one of the vertebrae, especially of the neck
 * 2) the ball of the ankle joint
 * 3)  dice, or a game played with them
 * 4) a moulding in the capital of an Ionic column
 * 5) a measure used by physicians
 * 1) a measure used by physicians

Descendants

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