unguis
IPA: ʌngiz
noun
- (zoology) The nail, claw, talon, or hoof of a finger, toe, or other appendage.
- One of the terminal hooks on the foot of an insect.
- (botany) The slender base of a petal in some flowers; a claw; an ungula.
- (historical) An old measure equal to the length of the nail of the little finger.
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Examples of "unguis" in Sentences
- The unguis of birds are adapted for grasping branches and catching prey
- The unguis on the tips of a cat's claws allow them to climb and defend themselves
- The unguis of a turtle is thick and strong, helping them dig in the dirt or sand
- The unguis on a sloth's long claws allow them to hang upside down from tree branches
- The unguis of a horse's hoof helps them maintain traction on various surfaces
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