ungual

English

Etymology

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

Adjective

ungual

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

Derived terms

Translations

Noun

ungual (plural unguals)

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

Anagrams

Spanish

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /unˈɡwal/ [ũŋˈɡwal]
  • Rhymes: -al
  • Syllabification: un‧gual

Adjective

ungual m or f (masculine and feminine plural unguales)

  1. ungual

Noun

ungual m (plural unguales)

  1. ungual
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