| Word | phalanges |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. Plural of phalanx. |
| Sentence | His fingernails were black and broken, but the phalanges, the whole carpus, the strong shapely wrist were far, far finer than mine. |
| Source | Lolita, II.29, p. 291 |
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