POLLEX


Meaning of POLLEX in English

[ 'pɒlɛks ]

■ noun ( plural pollices -lɪsi:z ) Anatomy & Zoology the innermost digit of a forelimb, especially the thumb in primates.

Origin

C19: from L., lit. 'thumb or big toe'.

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