ungula
[ uhng-gyuh-luh ]
/ ˈʌŋ gyə lə /
noun, plural un·gu·lae [uhng-gyuh-lee] /ˈʌŋ gyəˌli/.
Botany.
an unguis.
Origin of ungula
Words nearby ungula
unguiculate,
unguided,
unguinal,
unguinous,
unguis,
ungula,
ungular,
ungulate,
unguligrade,
unh,
unhair
Example sentences from the Web for ungula
A minute accessory joint, sometimes attached within the claws to the apex of the Ungula.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) |William KirbyOne or two pair of moveable incurved claws, which usually arm the apex of the Ungula.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) |William Kirby
British Dictionary definitions for ungula
ungula
/ (ˈʌŋɡjʊlə) /
noun plural -lae (-ˌliː)
maths
a truncated cone, cylinder, etc
a rare word for hoof
Derived forms of ungula
ungular, adjectiveWord Origin for ungula
C18: from Latin: hoof, from
unguis nail