Etymology

patellar

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Today it means: near or relating to the patella or kneecap Full definition →

Proto-Indo-European *h₂élisder.? ← English patella
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  1. Englishpatella
  2. Proto-Indo-European*h₂el-
  3. Proto-Indo-European*h₂élisder.?
  4. English todaypatellar

From patella + -ar.

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