Ungual

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A modified toe bone, typically ending in a hoof or claw.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to or resembling a creature's nail, claw or hoof; unguinal.
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to a nail or claw or hoof wordnet

Etymology

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

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