English Explanatory Dictionary

ungual

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Pertaining to or resembling a creature's nail, claw or hoof; unguinal.
noun
  1. A modified toe bone, typically ending in a hoof or claw.

Pronunciation

/ˈʌŋɡwəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ungual.wav

Word forms

ungual unguals

Etymology

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

Derived words

odonto-tricho-ungual-digital-palmar syndrome periungual preungual subungual transungual
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