unguis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈʌŋ.ɡwɪs/
Etymology
From Latin unguis (“nail, claw, hoof”). Doublet of onyx.
Meanings
- The nail, claw, talon, or hoof of a finger, toe, or other appendage.
- One of the terminal hooks on the foot of an insect.
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ungues | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| unguises | Number=Plur | lexicographic |