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soleus.

A broad, flat muscle that extends behind the gastrocnemius along the back of the calf.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/səʊˈliː.əs/Received-Pronunciation/səˈliː.əs/Received-Pronunciation/ˈsoʊ.li.əs/General-American
  1. A broad, flat muscle that extends behind the gastrocnemius along the back of the calf.

Where this word comes from

Clipping of musculus soleus, a relative adjective to Latin solum.

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