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dewclaw
dew·claw [ d klàw ] (plural dew·claws)


noun 
Definition:
 
animal's short digit: a functionless shorter digit or claw on the foot of a dog or other mammal
[Late 16th century. Origin ?]

dew·clawed adjective
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