hallux

English

WOTD – 27 September 2011

Hallux

Etymology

From New Latin hallux, from Latin allus, hallus.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhæləks/

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• Rhymes: -æləks

Noun

hallux (plural halluces or halluxes)

1. (anatomy) The big toe.
   • 1995, Anthony Burgess, Byrne:

     His left foot winced. The hallux nail, ill-cut, / Assailed its neighbour toe with a shrewd nip.

Translations

big toe — see big toe

See also

• pollex

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Spanish

Noun

hallux m (plural hallux)

1. hallux