Unguiculata

plural noun

Un·​guic·​u·​la·​ta

ˌəŋˌgwikyəˈlätə,

ˌənˌg-,

-lātə

in former classifications

: a major division of Mammalia comprising mammals with nails or claws as distinguished from hoofed mammals and cetaceans compare ungulata

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from neuter plural of unguiculatus unguiculate

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