Aduncity

Aduncity
Aduncity A*dun"ci*ty, n. [L. aduncitas. See {Aduncous}.] Curvature inwards; hookedness. [1913 Webster]

The aduncity of the beaks of hawks. --Pope. [1913 Webster]


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  • adunc — aduncity /euh dun si tee/, n. /euh dungk /, adj. curved inward; hooked. [1620 30; < L aduncus, equiv. to ad AD + uncus hook, barb] * * * …   Universalium

  • adunc — aduncity /euh dun si tee/, n. /euh dungk /, adj. curved inward; hooked. [1620 30; < L aduncus, equiv. to ad AD + uncus hook, barb] …   Useful english dictionary

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