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(ung′gyə·lit, -lāt) adjective
1. Having hoofs; hoof–shaped.
2. Designating, pertaining to, or belonging to a large division (Ungulata) of hoofed, herbivorous mammals, including the elephant, rhinoceros, horse, cony, hog, and all the ruminants.
—noun A hoofed mammal. [<LL ungulatus <L ungula hoof]
a. Hind foot of horse.
b. Foot of a stag.
c. Forefoot of Indian rhinoceros.
d. Side view of stag foot, showing false hoof at e.
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