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View synonyms for cnemis

cnemis

[ nee-mis ]

noun

, Anatomy, Zoology.
, plural cnem·i·des [nem, -i-deez].
  1. the tibia or shin.

cnemis

/ ˈniːmɪs /

noun

  1. anatomy zoology the shin or tibia
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Derived Forms

  • ˈcnemial, adjective
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Other Words From

  • cnemic cnemi·al adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cnemis1

< Greek knēmis greave, akin to knḗmē tibia
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cnemis1

from Greek knēmē leg

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