ˈastrəgəl noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin astragalus, from Greek astragalos vertebra, anklebone, molding, milk vetch; probably akin to Greek osteon bone — more at osseous
1. : a small convex molding of rounded surface generally from half to three quarters of a circle: as
a. : a projecting strip on the edge of folding doors
b. : bar 1d(3) — compare bead 5
2. : a molding encircling a cannon near the muzzle
3.
[probably from New Latin astragalus, from Greek astragalos ]
: talus