Ungula

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈɡʌlə/

Ungula (noun)

  1. A hard outer covering on the foot of some animals, protecting the toes and helping them walk or run.
  2. In anatomy, a structure like a hoof that forms the outer part of certain feet.

Examples

  • The animal’s ungula helps it walk on rough ground.
  • A hoof-like part protects the animal’s foot during running.