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Ungues

Noun - Plural of "unguis"

1. The horny covering on the upper surface of the end of a finger or toe, consisting of layers of dead skin cells.

Example sentence: "She painted her ungues in vibrant shades of red and pink for the party."

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2. The claws or hooves of an animal.

Example sentence: "The lion's ungues were sharp and formidable, allowing it to catch its prey with ease."

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Verb (Rare) - Third person singular present of "ungue"

1. To claw or scratch with the fingers or nails.

Example sentence: "The cat ungues the armchair to sharpen its claws."

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Related Terms:

ungrudging ungrudgingly ungual ungual unguaranteed unguarded ungue unguent ungues unguic unguiculata unguiculate unguiculate mammal unguiculated unguided unguis ungulata

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