Where does “unguis” come from?
unguis (English) comes from Latin unguis, from Proto-Indo-European h₃negʰ- — nail.
unguis (English): The nail, claw, talon, or hoof of a finger, toe,...
Definitions
- The nail, claw, talon, or hoof of a finger, toe,...
Ancestry of “unguis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | unguis | fingernail, toenail; claw; hoof |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₃negʰ- | nail |
Words derived from “unguis”