hallux

English
WOTD – 27 September 2011

Etymology

From New Latin hallux, from Latin allus, hallus.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈhæləks/
  • Audio (UK)(file)
  • Rhymes: -æləks

Noun

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.

Translations
big toe — see big toe

See also

Spanish

Noun

hallux m (plural hallux)

  1. hallux
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