What is "pollex"

Pollex \Pol"lex\, n.; pl. Pollices. [the thumb.] (Anat.) The first, or preaxial, digit of the fore limb, corresponding to the hallux in the hind limb; the thumb. In birds, the pollex is the joint which bears the bastard wing.

n. The first, or preaxial, digit of the forelimb, corresponding to the hallux in the hind limb; the thumb. In birds, the pollex is the joint which bears the bastard wing.

1. n. the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb [syn: thumb]

2. [also: pollices (pl)]

Pollex may refer to:

• The thumb
• An Ancient Roman unit of measurement, equivalent to approximately 24.6 mm. See also: Uncia (unit)

Pollex is a genus of moths of the Erebidae family.