PELMA

Etymology

Noun

pelma (plural pelmata)

(zoology) The undersurface of the foot.

Synonyms

• sole

Anagrams

• Maple, Palme, ample, maple

Source: Wiktionary


Pel"ma, n.; pl. Pelmata. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The under surface of the foot.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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