GINGLYMUS Meaning of GINGLYMUS in English [ 'gɪŋglɪməs ]■ noun ( plural ginglymi -mʌɪ ) Anatomy a hinge-like joint such as the elbow or knee.OriginC16: mod. L., from Gk ginglumos 'hinge'. Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004