Unguis

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈɡus/

Unguis (noun)

  1. A hard nail that grows from the end of a finger or toe.
  2. A hard, curved nail-like structure on an animal’s foot, used for gripping or protection.

Examples

  • My unguis is sore after I bumped my toe.
  • She trimmed her unguis carefully to avoid snagging.