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Definition of prehallux

prehallux

/priːˈhæləks/
pre · hal · lux
Plural:prehalluces
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Adjective:prehallucal
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prehallux Lexical Profile

prehallux Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An accessory cartilaginous or bony anatomical element located on the medial side of the tarsus or foot, typically situated proximal to or alongside the hallux (first toe) in certain amphibians and mammals.

Example

"In many burrowing frog species, the prehallux is modified into a hardened, spade-like structure used for digging into the soil."

• Rhymes for prehallux

• Nearby Words

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pregolya
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prepollex
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from the Latin prefix 'prae-' (before) and 'hallux' (the big toe), referring to its anatomical position proximal to the first digit.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prehallux. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prehallux
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