cloven foot

noun

: cloven hoof

cloven-footed

ˈklō-vən-ˌfu̇-təd

adjective

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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

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13th century, in the meaning defined above

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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

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