: furnished with hooves : ungulate

Examples of hoofed in a Sentence

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The American pronghorn is a hoofed mammal native to North America. Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 15 July 2023 Eventually, Charlie separates from his hoofed friend at the end of the clip and walks to another window. Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, 26 Jan. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1513, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hoofed was in 1513

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“Hoofed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hoofed. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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