dewclaw

English

Etymology

Uncertain first element + claw. Compare dewlap.

Noun

dewclaw (plural dewclaws)

A vestigial digit, hoof or claw that does not reach the ground.

Translations

dewclaw

Arabic: زمعة‎
Czech: paspárek
Danish: ulveklo
Dutch: wolfsklauw (nl), hubertusklauw
French: ergot (fr) m
German: Geäfter n, Afterkralle f
Italian: sperone (it) m

Japanese: 狼爪
Malay: kuku embun
Russian: прибылой палец (pribyloj palec)
Spanish: espolón (es) m
Swedish: lättklöv c, biklöv c
Westrobothnian: lagklöyv f

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