Where does “cnemial” come from?
cnemial (English) comes from Ancient Greek κνημίς, from Ancient Greek κνήμη, from Proto-Indo-European kónh₂m — leg.
cnemial (English): Relating to the shinbone, or tibia
Definitions
- Relating to the shinbone, or tibia
Ancestry of “cnemial”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | κνημίς | greave, legging; spoke of a wheel |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κνήμη | shin, tibia; spoke of a wheel |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | kónh₂m | leg |