dewclaw: Meaning and Definition of

dew•claw

Pronunciation: (d'klô", dy'-), [key]
— n.
  1. a functionless claw of some dogs, not reaching the ground in walking.
  2. an analogous false hoof of deer, hogs, etc.
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