periople

See also: périople

English

The part numbered 1 is the periople

Etymology

French périople, from Ancient Greek.

Noun

periople (plural perioples)

1. (anatomy) The external smooth horny layer of a hoof.

Derived terms

• perioplic

Translations

external smooth layer of a hoof

• French: muraille (fr) f

References

• “periople”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.