ungula
[ uhng-gyuh-luh ]
/ ˈʌŋ gyə lə /
noun, plural un·gu·lae [uhng-gyuh-lee] /ˈʌŋ gyəˌli/.
Botany. an unguis.
Nearby words
unguiculate, unguided, unguinal, unguinous, unguis, ungula, ungular, ungulate, unguligrade, unh, unhair
Origin of ungula
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Examples from the Web for ungula
A minute accessory joint, sometimes attached within the claws to the apex of the Ungula.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4)|William KirbyOne or two pair of moveable incurved claws, which usually arm the apex of the Ungula.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4)|William Kirby
British Dictionary definitions for ungula
ungula
/ (ˈʌŋɡjʊlə) /
noun plural -lae (-ˌliː)
maths a truncated cone, cylinder, etc
a rare word for hoof
Derived Forms
ungular, adjectiveWord Origin for ungula
C18: from Latin: hoof, from unguis nail
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