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ringbone

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈrɪŋˌbəʊn/
  • General-American: /ˈrɪŋˌboʊn/
  • General-American: /ˈriŋˌboʊn/

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noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English ryngbon; equivalent to ring + bone.

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Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Middle English: ryngbon — Translations