phalange

noun

Same as phalangiid.

noun

In anatomy and zoology, a phalanx of a digit.

noun

In entomology, any one of the joints of an insect’s tarsus: generally used collectively of all the joints, exclusive or not of the metatarsus: as, the anterior phalanges.

noun

In botany, a bundle of stamens joined more or less by their filaments: as, the phalanges of stamens in a diadelphous or polyadelphous flower.

noun

One of the bones of the finger or toe, also called phalanx.

noun

A political movement, the Falange.