UNGUICULATA

Unguiculata

(noun) in former classifications a major division of Mammalia comprising mammals with nails or claws; distinguished from hoofed mammals and cetaceans

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Un*guic`u*la"ta, n. pl. Etym: [NL., fr. L. unguiculus a finger nail.] (Zoƶl.)

Definition: An extensive division of Mammalia including those having claws or nails, as distinguished from the hoofed animals (Ungulata).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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26 February 2025

ACRIMONIOUS

(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; ā€œan acrimonious disputeā€; ā€œbitter about the divorceā€


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