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patella

noun

A small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint

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Word length
7
Starts with
P
Ends with
A
Contains
AT
Scrabble score
9

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Pronunciation

pəˈtɛlə

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noun

  1. A small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint

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