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un·guis (uŋ′gwis)

noun pl. un′·gues′-gwēz′

  1. Bot. the narrow, stalklike, claw-shaped base of certain petals
  2. Zool. a nail, claw, or hoof

Etymology: L, a nail

unguis Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • mandibular: The latericon and mandibular unguis are black, contrasting considerably with the yellow on the bill.

Browse dictionary entries near unguis

  1. ‹ unguiculate
  2. ‹ unguent
  3. ‹ unguarded
  4. ‹ ungual
  5. ‹ ungrateful
  6. ‹ ungrammatical
  7. ‹ ungraciously
  8. ‹ ungracious
  9. ‹ ungovernable
  10. ‹ ungodly
  1. ungula ›
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  3. Unh ›
  4. unh-unh ›
  5. unhair ›
  6. unhallow ›
  7. unhallowed ›
  8. unhand ›
  9. unhandsome ›
  10. unhandy ›