phalangeal

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phalangeal

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Probably from the stem of Latin phalanx + -eal (in laryngeal, pharyngeal). Compare earlier phalangal and rare New Latin phalangeus.

adjective

not comparable Relating to a phalanx.
not comparable Relating to a phalange.

Similar: phalangal

noun phalangeals

rare Synonym of phalanx (“bone of a finger or toe”).
Similar: phalanx

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@misc{phalangeal_2026,
  title = {phalangeal},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/phalangeal},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}