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1. n. The strong tendon formed of the united tendons of the large muscles in the calf of the leg, an inserted into the bone of the heel; -- so called from the mythological account of Achilles being held by the heel when dipped in the River Styx. Source: opted

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heel Achilles account bone calf called dipped formed held inserted large leg muscles mythological river strong styx tendon tendons united

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achillea Achillea millefolium Achillea ptarmica achillean

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