hoofed animal

noun phrase

Meaning

A mammal that possesses one or more hooves, which are specialized, thickened keratin structures covering the tips of the toes.

Examples

  • Many hoofed animals, such as deer and cattle, are herbivores that have evolved to graze on open grasslands.
  • The classification of hoofed animals includes both odd-toed species like rhinos and even-toed species like giraffes.

Synonyms: ungulate