cloven foot

/ˌkloʊvən fʊt/
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Other forms: cloven feet

Definitions of cloven foot
  1. noun
    a hoof divided into two parts at its distal extremity (as of ruminants or swine)
    synonyms: cloven hoof
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    type of:
    hoof
    the foot of an ungulate mammal
  2. noun
    the mark of Satan
    synonyms: cloven hoof
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    type of:
    brand, mark, stain, stigma
    a symbol of disgrace or infamy
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