Hallux

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun

English

Etymology

Modern Latin, from Latin allus, hallus.

Pronunciation

IPA: /'hæləks/

Noun

1. (Anatomy): the big toe

   • 1995: His left foor winced. The hallux nail, ill-cut, / Assailed its neighbour toe with a shrewd nip. — Anthony Burgess, Byrne