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peroneus.

Any of several muscles of the lateral side of the leg, which arise from the fibula and act to move the foot.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌpɛ.ɹə(ʊ)ˈniː.əs/Received-Pronunciation/ˌpɛɹ.əˈni.əs/General-American
  1. Any of several muscles of the lateral side of the leg, which arise from the fibula and act to move the foot.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Late Latin peroneus, clipping of mūsculus peroneus (“peroneal muscle”).

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