HALLUX

Etymology

Noun

hallux (plural halluces or halluxes)

(anatomy) The big toe.

Source: Wiktionary


Hal"lux, n. Etym: [NL., fr. L. hallex, allex.] (Anat.)

Definition: The first, or preaxial, digit of the hind limb, corresponding to the pollux in the fore limb; the great toe; the hind toe of birds.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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