dewclaw

dewclaw

English

Etymology

Uncertain first element + claw. Compare dewlap.

Noun

dewclaw (plural dewclaws)

1. A vestigial digit, hoof or claw that does not reach the ground.

Translations

dewclaw

Arabic: زمعة‎ Czech: paspárek Danish: ulveklo Dutch: wolfsklauw (nl), hubertusklauw French: ergot (fr) m German: Geäfter n, Afterkralle f Italian: sperone (it) m

Japanese: 狼爪 Malay: kuku embun Russian: прибылой палец (pribyloj palec) Spanish: espolón (es) m Swedish: lättklöv c, biklöv c Westrobothnian: lagklöyv f