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ungual

Syllabification: (un·gual)
Pronunciation: /ˈəNGg(yə)wəl/
Definition of ungual

adjective

Zoology & Medicine
  • of, relating to, or affecting a nail, hoof, or claw.

Origin:

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

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