dewclaw
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dewclaw
Where it comes from
Uncertain first element + claw. Compare dewlap. One suggestion, possibly a folk etymology, is that dewclaws brush dew away.
noun dewclaws · dew claw
- A digit, hoof or claw that does not reach the ground.
Translations
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noun a vestigial digit, hoof or claw that does not reach the ground
| Español | espolón |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 狼爪 |
| Français | ergot |
| Deutsch | Geäfter, Afterkralle, Afterzehe |
| Italiano | sperone |
| Русский | прибыло́й па́лец pribylój pálec |
| العربية | زمعة |
Talk about this word "dewclaw." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/dewclaw. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. dewclaw. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/dewclaw "dewclaw." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/dewclaw.Cite this
@misc{dewclaw_2026,
title = {dewclaw},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/dewclaw},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
