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Meaning of HALLUX

Pronunciation:  'haluks

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  the first largest innermost toe
 

HALLUX is a 6 letter word that starts with H.

 

 Synonyms: big toe, great toe
 
 See Also: foot, human foot, pes, toe

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Hal"lux\, n. [NL., fr. L. hallex, allex.] (Anat.)
The first, or preaxial, digit of the hind limb, corresponding
to the pollux in the fore limb; the great toe; the hind toe
of birds.

 

 

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