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cloven hoof

/ˈkləʊvən huːf/

Traducción: Pezuña dividida en dos dedos o partes separadas, característica de algunos mamíferos como vacas, ovejas, cabras y cerdos. En sentido figurado o simbólico, puede indicar una marca del mal o del diablo.

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/ˈkləʊvən huːf/C1formalscientific
  • esPezuña dividida en dos dedos o partes separadas, característica de algunos mamíferos como vacas, ovejas, cabras y cerdos. En sentido figurado o simbólico, puede indicar una marca del mal o del diablo.

A hoof that is divided into two separate toes or parts, characteristic of certain mammals such as cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs. In figurative or symbolic use, it can refer to a sign of evil or the devil.

  1. Animal anatomyB2formal

    A hoof that is split into two distinct toes, characteristic of certain mammals like cattle, sheep, goats, and deer.

    espezuña hendida

    • Cows and sheep have cloven hooves.
    • The deer's cloven hoof left a distinct track in the mud.
    • The farmer examined the cloven hoof of the goat for any injuries.
  2. Symbolic meaningC1informal

    A traditional symbol associated with the devil or evil, often used in folklore and literature.

    esPie hendido

    • In many stories, the devil is depicted with a cloven hoof.
    • The figure in the painting had a cloven hoof, hinting at its demonic nature.
    • The legend says that the creature's cloven hoof revealed its true identity.