hallux

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From New Latin hallux, from Latin allus, hallus.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈhæləks/
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  • Rhymes: -æləks

Noun[edit]

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.

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Noun[edit]

hallux m (plural hallux)

  1. hallux