cloven foot

noun

: cloven hoof

cloven-footed

ˈklō-vən-ˌfu̇-təd 

adjective

Examples of cloven foot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two noted Texas craft beer brewers are battling in federal court in Austin over Satyr — the Greek mythical creature with the face of a man and the horns, cloven feet and legs of a goat. — Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026

But the other side had been so provocative is painting me as a demon, cloven feet, hood, horns in my head, blazing Devil, all of that. — Susan Page, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cloven foot

• occiput
• tenderfoot
• underfoot
• afoot
• barefoot
• bigfoot
• blackfoot
• caput
• clubfoot
• cocksfoot
• crowfoot
• forefoot

Kids Definition

cloven foot

noun

: a foot (as of a sheep) that has the front part divided into two parts

cloven-footed

ˌklō-vən-ˈfu̇t-əd

adjective

Medical Definition

cloven foot

noun

clo·​ven foot ˌklō-vən- 

: a foot (as of a sheep) divided into two parts at its distal extremity

cloven-footed

-ˈfu̇t-əd 

adjective