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Hallux vs Nomopelmous - What's the difference?

hallux | nomopelmous |

As a noun hallux

is (anatomy) the big toe.

As an adjective nomopelmous is

(zoology|archaic|rare) having a separate and simple tendon to flex the first toe, or hallux.

hallux

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (anatomy) The big toe
  • * 1995 , , Byrne
    • His left foot winced. The hallux nail, ill-cut, / Assailed its neighbour toe with a shrewd nip.

    See also

    * pollex

    nomopelmous

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (zoology, archaic, rare) Having a separate and simple tendon to flex the first toe, or hallux.
    • Passerine birds are nomopelmous .
    (Webster 1913)