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Noun: fibula (fibulae,fibulas)  fi-byu-lu
  1. The outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
    - calf bone

Sounds like: fib

Derived forms: fibulae, fibulas

Type of: leg bone

Part of: leg, peg [informal], pin [informal], stick [informal]

Encyclopedia: Fibula, or ancient brooch