Meaning Of The Word Dewclaw

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dewclaw in American English
a functionless digit on the foot of some animals, as on the inner side of a dog's leg or above the true hoof in cattle, deer, etc.
noun: a functionless claw of some dogs, not reaching the ground in walking

dewclaw in British English
noun: a nonfunctional claw in dogs; the rudimentary first digit

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