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Noun: dewclaw  'd(y)oo,klo
  1. A small, underdeveloped toe or claw on the foot of some mammals, especially dogs, that typically does not touch the ground
    "The veterinarian recommended removing the dog's dewclaws to prevent injury"

Derived forms: dewclaws

Encyclopedia: Dewclaw