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Ongulé

/ɔ̃.ɡy.le/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A hoofed mammal, particularly one that is part of the order Ungulata.

    "The ongulé grazed peacefully in the meadow."
  2. 2

    Any member of a group of mammals characterized by the presence of hooves.

    "Ongulés include species such as horses, deer, and cattle."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'ongulé' originates from the French word 'ongle', meaning 'nail', which is derived from the Latin 'ungula', referring to a claw or hoof. Historically, it has evolved to describe animals with hooves, particularly in zoological contexts.

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