ungues

un·guis

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhng-gwis]
- /ˈʌŋ gwɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhng-gwis]
- /ˈʌŋ gwɪs/

Definitions of ungues word

noun plural ungues a nail, claw, or hoof. 1
noun plural ungues Botany. the clawlike base of certain petals. 1

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Origin of ungues

First appearance:

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

1685-95; < Latin unguis a nail, claw, hoof; akin to Greek ónyx

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Parts of speech for Ungues

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ungues popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for ungues

noun ungues

fingernails — Plural form of fingernail.
grapnels — Plural form of grapnel.
grapplers — Plural form of grappler.

All 3 Synonyms of ungues