Meaning & use
ungulate
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A hoofed mammal, such as a horse, deer, or cow.
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Zebras, giraffes, and rhinos are all ungulates found on the African savanna.
The museum exhibit compared the skeletal structure of several ungulate species.
A note on using this word
Used mainly in biology and zoology; ungulates are further divided into odd-toed (like horses) and even-toed (like cows) groups.
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