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单词 unguis
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Definition of unguis in English:

unguis

nounPlural ungues ˈʌŋɡwɪsˈəNGɡwis
Zoology
  • A nail, claw, or fang.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Three minutes later the male darted at the female and seized her, using the ungues and the anal forceps.
    • The ungues are normally paler than the main plates.
    • She grabbed onto my arm roughly, digging her sharp ungues into my flesh.
    • The important feature in this case is the membranous pad-like structure closely applied to the ventral surface of each of the ungues.
    • Those of the male fore legs have both the ungues serrate.
    Synonyms
    nail, talon

Origin

Early 18th century: from Latin.

 
 

Definition of unguis in US English:

unguis

nounˈəNGɡwis
Zoology
  • A nail, claw, or fang.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Three minutes later the male darted at the female and seized her, using the ungues and the anal forceps.
    • She grabbed onto my arm roughly, digging her sharp ungues into my flesh.
    • The ungues are normally paler than the main plates.
    • Those of the male fore legs have both the ungues serrate.
    • The important feature in this case is the membranous pad-like structure closely applied to the ventral surface of each of the ungues.
    Synonyms
    nail, talon

Origin

Early 18th century: from Latin.

 
 
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