the part of the lower limb in humans between the hip and the knee.

the corresponding part of the hind limb of other animals; the femoral region.

(in birds)

the true femoral region that is hidden by the skin or feathers of the body.

the segment below, containing the fibula and tibia.

Entomology . the femur.

adjective

crural

noun

femur , flank , gammon , groin , ham , hock , leg , loins