UNGUAL

ungual

(adjective) of or relating to a nail or claw or hoof

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

ungual

(biology) Pertaining to or resembling a creature's nail, claw or hoof; unguinal.

Noun

ungual (plural unguals)

A modified toe bone, typically ending in a hoof or claw.

Anagrams

• ungula

Source: Wiktionary

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Un"gual, a. Etym: [L. unguis a nail, claw, hoof.]

1. Of or pertaining to a nail, claw, talon, or hoof, or resembling one.

2. Having a nail, claw, or hoof attached; -- said of certain bones of the feet.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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