Talus (noun)

1. 1) In Anatomy: a bone in the ankle that forms part of the ankle joint and helps to transmit weight from the tibia and fibula to the heel bone (calcaneus).
2. 2) In Geology: a slope or accumulation of loose rock fragments at the base of a cliff or steep slope.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "talus" meaning "ankle bone".

Examples:

1. 1) the doctor said the patient had a fracture in the talus, which would require surgery to heal.
2. 2) The talus made it difficult for us to climb up the mountain, we had to find a different route.
3. 3) The talus on the mountain was made up of small rocks and boulders.
4. 4) The talus bone is located between the tibia and fibula, it's one of the most important bones in the ankle.
5. 5) The talus plays a key role in the stability and movement of the ankle.