cloven-footed
vənˈhʊft, -ˈhuft adjective
1.
having split hoofs, once assumed to represent the halves of a single undivided hoof, as in cattle.
2.
devilish; Satanic.
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| cloven hoof or cloven foot | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the divided hoof of a pig, goat, cow, deer, or related animal, which consists of the two middle digits of the foot |
| 2. | the mark or symbol of Satan |
| cloven foot or cloven foot | |
| —n | |
| cloven-'hoofed or cloven foot | |
| —adj | |
| cloven-'footed or cloven foot | |
| —adj | |
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Cloven-footed
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| cloven hoof or cloven foot | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the divided hoof of a pig, goat, cow, deer, or related animal, which consists of the two middle digits of the foot |
| 2. | the mark or symbol of Satan |
| cloven foot or cloven foot | |
| —n | |
| cloven-'hoofed or cloven foot | |
| —adj | |
| cloven-'footed or cloven foot | |
| —adj | |
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