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Definition of taloned

taloned

/ˈtæl.ənd/
tal · oned
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• adjective

1

Having talons or sharp, hooked claws, or resembling a talon in shape or grip.

Example

"The eagle gripped the high pine branch tightly with its powerful, taloned feet."

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• Nearby Words

tally
talmud
talon
taloned
tam
tamable
tamale

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from 'talon' plus the adjectival suffix '-ed'; 'talon' entered Middle English via Old French from Vulgar Latin *tālo, meaning 'heel', ultimately derived from classical Latin tālus ('anklebone' or 'heel').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Taloned. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/taloned
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