hallux en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈhæləks/
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Etymology
From Late Latin hallux, from Latin allus, hallus.
Meanings
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A big toe.
His left foot winced. The hallux nail, ill-cut, / Assailed its neighbour toe with a shrewd nip.
1995, Anthony Burgess, Byrne:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| halluces | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| halluxes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (1)
es hallux (big toe)