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ungual

Pronunciation: /ˈʌŋgw(ə)l/
Definition of ungual

adjective

Zoology & Medicine
  • relating to or affecting a nail, hoof, or claw: the distal ungual phalanges may be much modified to bear claws, nails, or hoofs

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin unguis 'nail' + -al

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