ungula (ˈʌŋɡjʊlə) ![]() | |
| —n , pl -lae | |
| 1. | maths a truncated cone, cylinder, etc |
| 2. | a rare word for hoof |
| [C18: from Latin: hoof, from unguis nail] | |
| 'ungular | |
| —adj | |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |