ungual

English

Etymology

From Latin unguis (“nail, claw, hoof”).

Adjective

ungual

(biology) Pertaining to or resembling a creature's nail, claw or hoof; unguinal.

Derived terms

periungual

Translations

pertaining to or resembling a nail or claw

Russian: ногтево́й (ru) n (nogtevój)

Noun

ungual (plural unguals)

A modified toe bone, typically ending in a hoof or claw

Anagrams

ungula

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