patella
1. [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
Synonyms: kneecap kneepan
Related terms: sesamoid_bone knee
2. [ noun ] (biology,zoology) type genus of the family Patellidae: common European limpets
Synonyms: genus_Patella
Related terms: mollusk_genus Patellidae common_limpet
Similar spelling:   Patel
  Padilla
  Patillo
  Padula
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  Petell
  Patil