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Dewclaw

A vestigial digit, hoof or claw that does not reach the ground.

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A vestigial digit, hoof or claw that does not reach the ground.

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clawnoun	A curved, pointed, horny projection on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.
clawbednoun	The part of the body that houses a mammal's claw.
hind clawnoun	A claw on a hind limb
ungual	(biology) Pertaining to or resembling a creature's nail, claw or hoof; unguinal.
unguiculusnoun	A diminutive claw or similar appendage at the end of an insect's foot.
digitulenoun	(zoology) A little finger or toe, or something resembling one.
ungulanoun	A hoof, claw, or talon.
adelopodnoun	(obsolete, rare) An animal having feet that are not apparent.
toilet clawnoun	A specialized claw or nail on the foot of certain primates, used for personal grooming.
apodnoun	An animal without feet.
unguisnoun	(zoology) The nail, claw, talon, or hoof of a finger, toe, or other appendage.
chelipednoun	(anatomy) A leg bearing a chela, or pincer-like claw.
adelopodenoun	Relating to adelopods
clutchnoun	A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.
hoofnoun	The tip of a toe of an ungulate such as a horse, ox or deer, strengthened by a thick keratin covering.
acrodactylumnoun	The upper surface of a toe
apodenoun	Alternative form of apod. [An animal without feet.]
webfootnoun	(plural "webfeet") A foot that has toes connected by folds of skin.
clawfrognoun	Alternative form of clawed frog. [Any of a group of aquatic carnivorous frogs in the genus Xenopus, which are very small and have small claws.]
claw frognoun	Alternative form of clawed frog. [Any of a group of aquatic carnivorous frogs in the genus Xenopus, which are very small and have small claws.]