UNGUIS

Etymology

Noun

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