Search Dictionary
Definition of femur

femur

/ˈfiː.mər/
fe · mur
Plural:femurs
•
Adjective:femoral
JUMP TO:

femur Lexical Profile

femur Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The bone of the thigh or upper hind limb in humans and other vertebrates, articulating at the hip and the knee; the longest and strongest bone in the human skeleton.

Example

"The patient required several months of physical therapy after fracturing his femur in a skiing accident."

2

The third and typically stoutest segment of the leg in insects and certain other arthropods, situated between the trochanter and the tibia.

Example

"Grasshoppers possess an enlarged femur containing powerful muscles that enable them to leap great distances."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for femur

• Rhymes for femur

• Nearby Words

feminization
feminize
femme
femur
fen
fence
fence lizard

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century directly from Latin femur, meaning "thigh."

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Femur. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/femur
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.