What is "pollices"

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.

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

2. [also: pollices (pl)]

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