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astragal

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From Ancient Greek ἀστράγαλος (astrágalos). Doublet of astragalus.

noun astragals

Synonym of anklebone: the bone forming the ball of the ankle joint.
Similar: anklebone
A die, especially a four-sided die historically made from or in imitation of an ankle bone. For quotations using this term, see Citations:astragal.
A semicircular molding separating the architrave at the top or bottom of a column.
A tool used to mold such features; similar tools used for connecting panes of glass in a window.
A circular molding near the mouth of a cannon.
Synonym of milkvetch: a plant of the genus Astragalus.
Similar: milkvetch
A molding attached to double doors to prevent drafts.
A bracket used to fix downpipes to the wall of a building.

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@misc{astragal_2026,
  title = {astragal},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/astragal},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}