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
5 May 2025
(adjective) not developed, improved, exploited or used; “vast unexploited (or undeveloped) natural resources”; “taxes on undeveloped lots are low”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
