Portuguese edit

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Etymology edit

From falange (phalanx) +‎ -inha (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation edit

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /fa.lɐ̃ˈʒĩ.ɲɐ/ [fa.lɐ̃ˈʒĩ.j̃ɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /fa.lɐ̃ˈʒi.ɲa/

Noun edit

falanginha f (plural falanginhas)

  1. Diminutive of falange
  2. (anatomy, dated) intermediate phalange
    Synonym: falange média

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Holonyms edit

  • (intermediate phalange): dedo

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