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unguiculate

(uŋ gwik′yo̵̅o̅ lit, -lāt′)

adjective

having nails, claws, or talons instead of hoofs
Bot. having an unguis

Origin: < L unguiculus, fingernail, dim. of unguis, claw, talon, nail + -ate

noun

a mammal having claws or nails

See unguiculate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having or resembling nails or claws.
Zoology Having nails or claws, as opposed to hooves. Used of mammals.
Botany Having a claw-shaped base: an unguiculate petal.

noun
Zoology

A mammal having nails or claws.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin unguiculātus

Origin: , from Latin unguiculus, fingernail

Origin: , diminutive of unguis; see unguis

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