large extensor muscle of the leg, 1840, from quadri- on model of bicep. Related: Quadriceps. So called because divided into four parts.
quadratic
quadratus
quadrennial
quadri-
quadricentennial
quadricep
quadriceps
quadrifid
quadrilateral
quadriliteral
quadrille
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