Etymology

ulna

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Today it means: The bone of the forearm that extends from the elbow to the wrist on the side opposite to the thumb, corresponding to the fibula of the hind limb. Also, the corresponding bone in the forelimb of any vertebrate. Full definition →

Latin ulna
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  1. Latin · derived fromulna“elbow”
  2. English todayulna

From Latin ulna (“elbow”). Doublet of ell.

Words from the same roots

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