Ungulata

plural noun

Un·​gu·​la·​ta

-ˈlātə

in former classifications

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

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from neuter plural of Late Latin ungulatus ungulate

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