Definition

Describing animals that have hooves, such as horses, cows, and deer.

Example

The hoofed animals grazed peacefully in the meadow.

Conversation

Did you see that documentary about wild animals last night?

Yeah, it was fascinating to learn about different species.

I was surprised to see how many hoofed animals live in the wild.

Me too! They really have some amazing adaptations for survival.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hoofed → The word 'hoofed' comes from the Old English 'hof', meaning the hard foot of an animal, combined with the suffix '-ed', which indicates a past participle or adjective form. Thus, 'hoofed' describes an animal that has hooves.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word 'hof' for the hard foot of an animal, and remember that 'hoofed' means having hooves.

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