n. [ L. astragalus, Gr. &unr_; the ankle bone, a molding in the capital of the Ionic column. ]
a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the astragalus. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Astragalus + -oid. ] (Anat.) Resembling the astragalus in form. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; ankle bone, die + -mancy. ] Divination by means of small bones or dice. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ L. See Astragal. ]