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hallux
CIDE DICTIONARY
hallux, n. [NL., fr. L. hallex, allex.].
The first, or preaxial, digit of the hind limb, corresponding to the pollux in the fore limb; the great toe; the hind toe of birds. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
hallux, n. (pl. halluces)
1 the big toe.
2 the innermost digit of the hind foot of vertebrates.
1 the big toe.
2 the innermost digit of the hind foot of vertebrates.
Etymology
mod.L f. L allex
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