cloven hoof
noun
the figurative indication of Satan or evil temptation.
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Nearby words
clove hitch, clove oil, clove pink, clovelly, cloven, cloven hoof, cloven-hoofed, clover, cloverleaf, cloverleaf aerial, clovis
Also called cloven foot.
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British Dictionary definitions for cloven hoof
cloven hoof
cloven foot
noun
the divided hoof of a pig, goat, cow, deer, or related animal, which consists of the two middle digits of the foot
the mark or symbol of Satan
Derived Forms
cloven-hoofed or cloven-footed, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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