n. [ L. ligamentum, fr. ligare to bind; cf. f. ligament. Cf. Lien, n., Ligature. ]
Interwoven is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts. Washington. [ 1913 Webster ]
(Anat.) A ligament, of fascia, extending, in most mammals, from the ventral side of the ilium to near the symphysis of the pubic bones. [ 1913 Webster ]