unguis (plural ungues or unguises)
(zoology) The nail, claw, talon, or hoof of a finger, toe, or other appendage.
One of the terminal hooks on the foot of an insect.
(botany) The slender base of a petal in some flowers; a claw; an ungula.
(historical) An old measure equal to the length of the nail of the little finger.
Source: Wiktionary
Un"guis, n.; pl. Ungues. Etym: [L., nail, claw, or hoof.]
1. The nail, claw, talon, or hoof of a finger, toe, or other appendage.
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: One of the terminal hooks on the foot of an insect.
3. (Bot.)
Definition: The slender base of a petal in some flowers; a claw; called also ungula.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 April 2024
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