patella (n)
kneecap (n)
kneepan (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
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Hypernym sesamoid bone, sesamoid, os sesamoideum
Part holonym knee, knee joint, human knee, articulatio genus, genu
Derivationally related form patella → patellar
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Derivationally related form patellar → patella
Pertainym (pertains to noun) patellar → patella
Hyponym sesamoid bone, sesamoid, os sesamoideum
Part meronym knee, knee joint, human knee, articulatio genus, genu

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