THESAURUS

Pollex Thesaurus

The thumb; the first, or preaxial, digit of the forelimb, corresponding to the hallux in the hind limb. In birds, the pollex is the joint which bears the alula or bastard wing.

Synonyms for Pollex

Depending on context, synonyms include thumb.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include thumb, palm, forepaw, digitule, ankylopollexian, claw.

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