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tarsus

tarsus

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A group of small bones in the foot between the ankle and the toes or in an animal's leg
  • noun
  • /ˈtɑːrsəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tarsos
  • Saul of Tarsus, can you hear me?

Examples

  • Paul of Tarsus is under my watch.

    Paul, Apostle of Christ (2018)

  • What do you know about Paul of Tarsus?

    Paul, Apostle of Christ (2018)

  • - I am Paul of Tarsus.

    Saint Paul (2000)

  • When I first came to Jerusalem from Tarsus.

    Saint Paul (2000)

  • The biblical Saul of Tarsus was converted on the road to Damascus when God appeared to him in a vision.

    Academic text (1991)

  • In St. Paul's letters, Saul of Tarsus noted that we can only perceive God "through a glass darkly."

    Blog text (26)

  • And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth.

    Blog text (11)

  • The tarsus consists of several small bones that help support the foot's structure.

  • In humans, the tarsus is located just above the toes and plays a crucial role in walking.

  • The veterinarian examined the dog's tarsus to ensure there were no injuries.

Surface Forms

tarsus singular
tarsi plural

Etymology

Tarsus comes from the Greek tarsos, which meant the 'flat' or 'sole of the foot'. So imagine a small 'plate' of bones just under your ankle — that group of little bones between the ankle and the toes is the tarsus.