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halluces

hal·lux
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hal-uh ks]
    • /ˈhæl əks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hal-uh ks]
    • /ˈhæl əks/

Definitions of halluces word

  • noun plural halluces the first or innermost digit of the foot of humans and other primates or of the hind foot of other mammals; great toe; big toe. 1
  • noun plural halluces the comparable, usually backward-directed digit in birds. 1
  • noun halluces Plural form of hallux. 1
  • noun halluces plural of hallux. 0

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Origin of halluces

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < Late Latin (h)allux, for Latin hallus, by association with pollex thumb

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Parts of speech for Halluces

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

halluces popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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