armbone

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Etymology

From arm +‎ bone.

Noun

armbone (plural armbones)

  1. (anatomy) A bone in the arm, specifically, the humerus.
    • 1961, Norma Lorre Goodrich, “Beowulf”, in The Medieval Myths, New York: The New American Library, page 31:
      Before their wondering eyes they saw him suddenly wrench the ogre's arm backward and snap the armbone from the shoulder.

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