"ringbone" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈrɪŋˌbəʊn/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈrɪŋˌboʊn/ [General-American], /ˈriŋˌboʊn/ [General-American]
Etymology: Inherited from Middle English ryngbon; equivalent to ring + bone. Etymology templates: {{glossary|Inherited}} Inherited, {{inh|en|enm|ryngbon|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Middle English ryngbon, {{inh+|en|enm|ryngbon}} Inherited from Middle English ryngbon, {{compound|en|ring|bone}} ring + bone Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} ringbone
  1. A type of osteoarthritis affecting any of several bones (particularly the coffin joint or pastern) of a horse's leg or foot, marked by bone growth. Categories (lifeform): Veterinary medicine Synonyms: ring-bone Translations (Translations): ryngbon (Middle English)

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