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cloven hoof

/ˈkləʊvən huːf/

Traduction: Sabot fendu en deux parties distinctes, caractéristique de certains mammifères comme les bovins, ovins, caprins et porcins. Au sens figuré ou symbolique, il peut évoquer une marque du mal ou du diable.

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/ˈkləʊvən huːf/C1formalscientific
  • frSabot fendu en deux parties distinctes, caractéristique de certains mammifères comme les bovins, ovins, caprins et porcins. Au sens figuré ou symbolique, il peut évoquer une marque du mal ou du diable.

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.

    frsabot fendu

    • 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.

    frsabot fourchu (sens symbolique)

    • 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.