dewclaw
[ doo-klaw, dyoo- ]
/ ˈduˌklɔ, ˈdyu- /
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noun
a functionless claw of some dogs, not reaching the ground in walking.
an analogous false hoof of deer, hogs, etc.
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First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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British Dictionary definitions for dewclaw
dewclaw
/ (ˈdjuːˌklɔː) /
noun
a nonfunctional claw in dogs; the rudimentary first digit
an analogous rudimentary hoof in deer, goats, etc
Derived forms of dewclaw
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