Navicular
/nəˈvɪk.jʊ.lər/noun
Relating to a boat-shaped bone in the wrist or ankle.
Did you know?In ancient anatomy, the navicular bone was often associated with the journey of life, symbolizing the vessel that carries one's fate.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
navicularis
“pertaining to a small ship or boat.”
Old French
Old French
naviculaire
“small boat, referring to its shape.”
Middle English
Middle English
navicular
“used to describe boat-shaped objects or structures.”
Modern English
English
navicular
“referring to the bone shaped like a small ship.”