subungulate

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English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ ungulate.

Noun

subungulate (plural subungulates)

  1. (zoology) Any of various mammals, thought to have evolved from ungulates, sometimes grouped in the taxon Paenungulata.

Translations

Adjective

subungulate (not comparable)

  1. (zoology) Hoofed, but with several digits.