‖n.; pl. Ungues [ L., nail, claw, or hoof. ] 1. The nail, claw, talon, or hoof of a finger, toe, or other appendage. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Zool.) One of the terminal hooks on the foot of an insect. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Bot.) The slender base of a petal in some flowers; a claw; called also ungula. [ 1913 Webster ]