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unguis

Syllabification: (un·guis)
Pronunciation: /ˈəNGgwis/
Definition of unguis

noun (plural ungues /ˈəNGgwēz/)

Zoology
  • a nail, claw, or fang.

Origin:

early 18th century: from Latin

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