cloven hoof
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


cloven hoof

noun

Definition of CLOVEN HOOF

1
: a foot (as of a sheep) divided into two parts at its distal extremity
2
[from the traditional representation of Satan as cloven-hoofed] : the sign of devilish character
clo·ven–hoofed \ˈklō-vən-ˌhft, -ˌhüft, -ˌhvd, -ˌhüvd\ adjective

First Known Use of CLOVEN HOOF

1611

cloven hoof

noun    (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of CLOVEN HOOF

clo·ven–hoofed \-ˈhft, -ˈhüft, -ˈhvd, -ˈhüvd\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation) adjective

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: clove nutmeg
Previous Word in the Dictionary: cloven foot
All Words Near: cloven hoof

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up cloven hoof? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More