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- US Pronunciation
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- [doo, dyoo klaw]
- /du, dyu klɔ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [doo, dyoo klaw]
- /du, dyu klɔ/
Definitions of dew claw words
- noun dew claw a functionless claw of some dogs, not reaching the ground in walking. 1
- noun dew claw an analogous false hoof of deer, hogs, etc. 1
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Origin of dew claw
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; dew + claw; cf. dewlap
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Parts of speech for Dew claw
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dew claw popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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