noun
pollex
Pollex (noun) means the thumb, or the first digit of an animal's front limb, matching the big toe on the back limb; in birds, it forms the joint that carries the alula.
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The thumb, or the first digit of an animal's front limb, matching the big toe on the back limb; in birds, it forms the joint that carries the alula.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin pollex.
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What is the meaning of pollex?
"pollex" (noun) means the thumb, or the first digit of an animal's front limb, matching the big toe on the back limb; in birds, it forms the joint that carries the alula.
What is another word for pollex?
Other words for "pollex" include thumb.
