Word Study
tarsal
CIDE DICTIONARY
tarsal, a.
Of or pertaining to the tarsus (either of the foot or eye). [1913 Webster]
tarsal, n.
Same as Tercel. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
tarsal, adj. & n.
--adj. of or relating to the bones in the ankle.
--n. a tarsal bone.
--adj. of or relating to the bones in the ankle.
--n. a tarsal bone.
Etymology
TARSUS + -AL
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