Bowleg (noun)

A congenital condition in which the legs are bowed outward at the knees.

Origin:

From bow (bend) + leg.

Examples:

1. He had bowlegs, which made him self-conscious.
2. Bowlegs can be caused by a variety of conditions, including rickets.
3. The bowlegs made it difficult for him to walk.
4. The bowlegs were corrected with surgery.
5. Bowlegs can be caused by congenital or acquired conditions.