pollex

noun

pol·lex ˈpä-ˌleks

plural pollices ˈpä-lə-ˌsēz

: the first digit of the forelimb : thumb

Etymology

New Latin pollic-, pollex, from Latin, thumb, big toe

First Known Use

1702, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of pollex was in 1702

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“Pollex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollex. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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pollex

noun

pol·lex ˈpäl-ˌeks

plural pollices ˈpäl-ə-ˌsēz

: the first digit of the forelimb : thumb

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