armbone

English

Alternative forms

• arm bone

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.

See also

• legbone

Anagrams

• bromane