thighbone

/ˈθaɪˌboʊn/
/ˈθaɪbəʊn/
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Other forms: thighbones

Definitions of thighbone
  1. noun
    the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton; extends from the pelvis to the knee
    synonyms: femoris, femur
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    type of:
    leg bone
    a bone of the leg
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