unguiculate

Examples

• All

• The botanist observed the unguiculate petals at the base of the flower.

• Some mammals, like cats, are considered unguiculate due to their sharp retractable claws.

• Birds of prey are classic examples of unguiculate animals.

• The unguiculate claws of the eagle are quite impressive!

• Many birds of prey exhibit unguiculate talons that are essential for gripping their prey.

• The unguiculate claws of a lion enable it to effectively catch and hold onto its meals.

• The sharp edges of the unguiculate leaves allow the plant to deter herbivores.

Synonyms

C

clawlike

vsunguiculate

1 5.4

Something that has the shape of a claw, like a bird's talon

is used especially for animal or plant appendages beyond simple shape

U

unguiculated

vsunguiculate

• Specialized

9.9

Having parts shaped like claws, as in some paws or flower petals

is the same meaning but appears as a different variant form

C

clawed

vsunguiculate

3.3

Having sharp, curved nails like a cat or bird that grab and scratch

includes both actual possession and mere resemblance in animal or plant parts

C

claw-shaped

vsunguiculate

4.2

Having a curved, pointed shape like a claw

covers that shape but also applies to naillike appendages in animals or plants

U

ungual

vsunguiculate

• Specialized

9.9

Relating to the nails, claws, or hooves of animals

is the descriptive term for appendages that look like curved nail structures

Antonyms

U

ungulate

• Specialized

1 9.2

Having hooves like a horse or cow

Compounds

U

unguiculate mammal

• Specialized

9.9

A mammal with nails or claws instead of hooves

Surface Forms

Etymology