What does ADUNC mean?
Adunc
- Parts of Speech: Adjective
- Definition: Curved or hooked like a beak or talon
- Pronunciations: US: /əˈdʌŋk/, UK: /əˈdʌŋk/
- Origin and Usage: The word "adunc" comes from the Latin word "aduncus" which means "hooked." It is a rarely used word in modern English and is typically used in scientific or technical contexts, such as describing the shape of a birds beak or a plants thorn.
- Synonyms: Hooked, curved, bent, angled, crooked
- Related Words: Uncap, uncia, uncos, ungot, unled
- Example Sentences:
- The birds adunc beak was perfectly adapted for catching fish.
- The plants adunc thorns made it difficult to harvest.
- The adunc shape of the talon allowed the bird to firmly grasp its prey.
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