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Hoofed Mammal

/huːft ˈmæm.əl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    Any member of the group of mammals that have hooves, including species such as horses, cows, and deer.

    "The hoofed mammal grazed peacefully in the meadow."
  2. 2

    A classification of mammals that are typically herbivorous and adapted for running or walking on hard surfaces.

    "Hoofed mammals are often found in grasslands and savannas."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'hoofed mammal' combines 'hoof', derived from the Old English 'hof', meaning 'cloven foot', and 'mammal', from the Latin 'mammalis', referring to mammals that nurse their young. The concept has evolved to categorize a diverse group of animals characterized by their unique foot structure.

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