femur
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈfiː.mər/
KK: /ˈfɛmər/
noun
Definition
A large bone in the leg that connects the hip to the knee, known as the thighbone in humans and other vertebrates.
Example
The doctor explained that a fracture in the femur can be very serious due to its size and location.
Conversation
Did you know the femur is the strongest bone in our body?
Really? I had no idea it was that strong!
Yeah, it supports a lot of our weight when we walk or run.
That's impressive! I guess it really plays a big role in our movement.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
thighbone
femur
legbone
Antonyms
none
Root Explanation
Femur → The word 'femur' comes from Latin 'femur', meaning thigh. It specifically refers to the thigh bone in the human body, which is the longest bone in the body and connects the hip to the knee.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word for thigh, 'femur', to remember that 'femur' refers to the thigh bone.
Visually Confused Words
lemur
feuar