Definition of ungula

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Ungula (n.) A section or part of a cylinder, cone, or other solid of revolution, cut off by a plane oblique to the base; -- so called from its resemblance to the hoof of a horse..

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Exungulate :: Exungulate (v. t.) To pare off, as nails, the hoof, etc..
Ungulae :: Ungulae (pl. ) of Ungul.
Artiodactyla :: Artiodactyla (n. pl.) One of the divisions of the ungulate animals. The functional toes of the hind foot are even in number, and the third digit of each foot (corresponding to the middle finger in man) is asymmetrical and paired with the fourth digit, as in the hog, the sheep, and the ox; -- opposed to Perissodactyla..
Interungulate :: Interungulate (a.) Between ungulae; as, interungular glands..
Exungulated :: Exungulated (imp. & p. p.) of Exungulat.
Solidungula :: Solidungula (n. pl.) A tribe of ungulates which includes the horse, ass, and related species, constituting the family Equidae..
Solidungular :: Solidungular (a.) Solipedous.
Perissodactyla :: Perissodactyla (n. pl.) A division of ungulate mammals, including those that have an odd number of toes, as the horse, tapir, and rhinoceros; -- opposed to Artiodactyla..
Multungulate :: Multungulate (a.) Having many hoofs.
Hoof :: Hoof (n.) See Ungula.
Ungulate :: Ungulate (a.) Furnished with hoofs. See the Note under Nail, n., 1..
Ungular :: Ungular (a.) Of or pertaining to a hoof, claw, or talon; ungual..
Ungulata :: Ungulata (n. pl.) An extensive group of mammals including all those that have hoofs. It comprises the Artiodactyla and Perissodactyla.
Interungular :: Interungular (a.) Alt. of Interungulat.
Anoplotherium :: Anoplotherium (n.) A genus of extinct quadrupeds of the order Ungulata, whose were first found in the gypsum quarries near Paris; characterized by the shortness and feebleness of their canine teeth (whence the name)..
Solidungulate :: Solidungulate (n.) Same as Soliped.
Exungulating :: Exungulating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Exungulat.
Ungula :: Ungula (n.) A section or part of a cylinder, cone, or other solid of revolution, cut off by a plane oblique to the base; -- so called from its resemblance to the hoof of a horse..
Ungulous :: Ungulous (a.) Same as Ungulate.
Tylopoda :: Tylopoda (n. pl.) A tribe of ungulates comprising the camels.
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