Synonyms for fibula
ˈfɪb yə lə; -ˌlifibu·la

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:3.0 / 2 votes

1. fibulanoun

   Synonyms:
   calf bone

2. fibulanoun

   The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, the calf bone.

   Synonyms:
   calf bone

3. fibulanoun

   An ancient kind of brooch used to hold clothing together, similar in function to the modern safety pin.

   Synonyms:
   calf bone

Princeton's WordNetRate this synonym:3.0 / 1 vote

1. fibula, calf bonenoun

   the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle

   Synonyms:
   calf bone

Matched Categories

1. • Leg Bone

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1. The Braves:

   RHP Charlie Morton underwent X-rays tonight that revealed a right fibula fracture. He will miss the remainder of the World Series and is expected to be ready for Spring Training in 2022.