ungulate
/ˈʌŋɡjəlɪt/
noun
- A mammal that has hooves, such as a horse, cow, deer, or pig.
- The zoo has a special exhibit for African ungulates like zebras and giraffes.
- Many ungulates travel in herds for protection from predators.
- Horses and cows are both ungulates, but they belong to different families.
adjective
- Having hooves; belonging to the group of hoofed mammals.
- The ungulate animals in this region include deer and wild boar.
- The veterinarian specializes in treating ungulate livestock.
- Fossil records show that ungulate species were common during the Ice Age.
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